Joseph S. Rego, 17, of New Bedford died July 28, 2002 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was the son of Karen J. (Midttun) Rego of New Bedford and Dino Rego of Taunton.
Joseph was born in New Bedford and had lived in New Bedford all of his life.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
Joseph was a former student at Bishop Stang High School and was presently attending New Bedford High School. He was pursuing a career as an Emergency Medical Technician. He was employed as a lifeguard at Water Wizz in Wareham.
He enjoyed writing poetry and short stories.
Survivors include his parents; his sister, Virginia Rego of New Bedford; his maternal grandparents, Harold and Joyce (Land) Midttun, of Wrentham; his paternal grandmother, Maria (Cabral) Rego of New Bedford; his close friend, Ashley Nobriga of New Bedford; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was the grandson of the late Aniceto Rego.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend are invited to his Funeral Service in Grace Episcopal Church, New Bedford, Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visiting hours at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Wednesday, July 31, 2002 from 4-8 PM.