Eric J. Chevalier, 47, of New Bedford died Monday July 23, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Albert and Winifred (Sinkins) Chevalier, he lived in New Bedford all his life.
Mr. Chevalier was formerly employed in the shipping department at Titleist.
Survivors include his companion of 16 years, Julia DaRosa of New Bedford; a brother, Michael Chevalier and his wife Maria of New Bedford; his brother-in-law, David Marotte of Norwich, CT; and five nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Carol Marotte.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 8:45 AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 5-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.