Irene (Vital) De Mello. Age 82. Widow of Arthur De Mello. Residence formerly 326 Jencks St. Died Wednesday at the Crawford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Fall River. Daughter of the late Joseph R. Vital and the late Maria (Medeiros) Vital. She was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was retired Floor Girl having worked a various local needle shops. She was a parishioner of Espirito Santo Church.
She is survived by 2 Brothers: Joseph R. Vital of Fall River and Norman R. Vital of Westport. 1 Sister: Deolinda “Dolly” Perry of Fall River. Several Nieces and Nephews. Sister of the late Marceline Raposa and the late Mildred Manchester.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Friday at 8 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. at 9 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery.
Calling hours Thursday 5-8 P.M.
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