Leonel S. Medeiros also known as Leonel Carreiro. Age 83. Husband of Maria A.(Machado) Medeiros. Residence 529 President Ave., Fall River, MA. Died Monday at home. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores. Son of the late Jacinto Carreiro and the late Maria (Da Silva) Carreiro. He was a Fall River resident since 1969. Before retiring in 1983, he was a Laborer in the construction industry working for the Massachusetts Laborers Union Local. He volunteered and was a member of the St. Michael Feast Committee. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of St. Michael Church.
Besides his Wife of Fall River, he is survived by Two Sons: Manuel Carreiro of Somerset, MA & Leonel Carreiro of Fall River, MA. Two Daughters: Laura Ferreira of Fall River, MA & Cindy Rego of Fall River, MA. Three Brothers: Gilberto Carreiro of Canada, Jacinto Carreiro of Canada & Edward Carreiro of Swansea, MA. Nine Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren & Several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Manuel Carreiro and Maria Carreiro.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home,1521 No.Main St., Fall River, MA. on Friday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Essex St., Fall River. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Thursday 5-9 P.M.