Fernando “Freddie” L. Correia Jr., age 83 of 36 N. Court St. Husband of Olga (Pavao Trindade) Correia. Son of the late Fernando L. and Maria (Medeiros) Correia. Passed away August 8, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Before retiring, he was a Custodian at the Brockton V.A. Hospital. He was a member of St. Michael Church. He was a member of the Americal Division Veterans’ Association having served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 182nd Americal Infantry Division. He received the Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster and the Bronze Star. He saw action on the Islands of Bouganville, Leyte, and Cebu.
Besides his Wife of Fall River, he is survived by One son: Dennis F. Correia of E. Sandwich, One sister: Elsie Botelho of Fall River, 6 Grand-children and 13 Great Grandchildren & Several nieces and nephews. He was also Father of the late Gerald T. Correia and Brother of the late Antonio Correia.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Saturday at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-9 P.M.