Serafim M. Botelho. Age 87. Husband of Maria H.(Oliveira) Botelho. Residence 87 Phillips St. Died Saturday at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. Born in Santo Antonio alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores. Son of the late Francisco Botelho and the late Maria (dos Santos Medeiros)Botelho. He was a Fall River resident since March 24, 1967. Before retiring he worked in the Custodial department of the Foxboro Company in Foxboro, MA. He and his Wife would have been married for 58 years in June. He was a parishioner of Espirito Santo Church, Alden St., Fall River, MA.
Besides his Wife,he is survived by: 4 Sons: Pedro Botelho of Fall River, John Botelho of Swansea, Tony Botelho of Fall River and William Botelho of Fall River. 3 Daughters: Helena Oliveira of Fall River, Mary Pavao of Fall River, and Gail Aguiar of Ontario, Canada. 1 Sister: Deolinda Botelho of Sao Miguel, Azores.18 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and Many Nieces and Nephews. He was the Brother of the late Tony Botelho, Maria Ferreira, Cecilia Medeiros, Belmida Reis, Otilia Medeiros, Francelina Medeiros, Alvida Medeiros and Manuela Costa.
His Funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main Street Wednesday at 8 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. at 9 A.M. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling Hours Tuesday 4-8 PM.