Manuel Do Rego Pavao, age 80, Husband of Laurinda (Cabral) Pavao for 57 years of 200 Crescent St. Son of the late Manuel Rego & Aldina (Botelho) Pavao. Passed away Thursday at home in Fall River. Born in Sao Vicente Ferreira, Sao Miguel, Azores. A resident of Fall River since 1973. He was a member of St. Michael Church. Before retiring, he was a Janitor at Foxboro Co. for 15 years & at Jo Ann Fabrics for 5 years. He enjoyed going to church & gardening.
He is survived by 4 sons: Vicente M. Pavao & wife Hilda of Swansea, Jose C. Pavao & wife Connie of Fall River, Antone C. Pavao & wife Karen of Swansea & John M. Pavao & wife Debra of Windmere, FL. 1 brother Jose R. Pavao of Fall River. 1 sister Belmira Sousa of Somerset. 12 Grandchildren: Donna de Melo & Brian Garcia, Vincent Pavao Jr., Catrina & Christine Pavao, Tania Camilo, Kayla, Justin, Kendra, Shastine, Cygell & Jonas Pavao. 3 Great Grandchildren: Brennan & Olivia De Melo & Dayjah Fernandes. He was also father of the late Maria Olivia Garcia.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. TUESDAY at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10:15 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours MONDAY 5-9 P.M. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Hospice Outreach SMVNAS 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.