NEWPORT - Robert Anthony Ferreira, 75, of Seaside Dr., Jamestown, RI and Princess Kathleen Lane, Palm Coast, FL, died Wednesday at Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Gabriela (Tavares) Ferreira. He was the father of Jo-Ann Vickers of Jamestown, RI, Father-in-law of Robert Patrick Vickers, Grandfather of Mei-Ella Catherine Vickers, and Several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late George Desmarais, Antone Viveiros, Sr., and Manuel Rebello, Patricia Soares, Anna Ferreira Alfonso, and Mary Ferreira Pires.
Born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late John Ferreira and the late Francisca (Martin) Ferreira. He was a Florida resident for 14 years, and a Jamestown resident for 1 yr. He was a U.S.Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River on Saturday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, No. Main St., Fall River at 9:00 A.M. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Flowers are welcome, or donations to Odyssey Hospice, c/o Jamestown Family Practice, Southwest Ave., Jamestown, RI 02835.