Leontina “Loretta" (Thomas) Fonseca. Age 92. Wife of the late Antone O. Fonseca. Residence 26 Bramblewood Cross, Little Compton, RI. Died Friday at home. Born in Maia,Sao Miguel, Azores. Daughter of the late Engracia Tomas. She was a resident of RI for 10 yrs. She resided in Fall River most of her life. Before retiring, she was a Sewing Machine Operator in the local needle trade for over 46 years.
She is survived by Two Sons: David Fonseca of Fall River, MA and Antonio T. Fonseca of Bristol, RI. One Daughter: Virginia Casey of Little Compton, RI. Nine Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren and Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Manuel and Joseph Thomas and the late Mary Pacheco.
Her funeral will take place IN St. Joseph Church, N. Main St., Fall River Monday at 10:00 A.M. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery. There are no Sunday calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.