Tiverton, RI - Joseph J. Carriero, 80, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Monday, September 24, 2007 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of 59 years to Virginia (Carvalho) Carriero.
Born in Westport, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Gomes) Carriero, he had lived in Tiverton for the past 41 years. Prior to retirement he was a farmer and a truck driver. He was a Communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport.
Including his wife, he is survived by 4 sons: David J. Carreiro of FL, Thomas E. Carreiro of Westport, Joseph J. Carreiro, Jr. of TX and Kenneth J. Carreiro of TX; a daughter: Linda M. Sama of Tiverton, RI; 6 brothers: Louis G. Carreiro of Westport, David J. Carreiro of Westport, Charles J. Carreiro of Westport, Edward J. Carriero of Westport, Thomas Carreiro of Westport and Cyril Gomes of Tiverton, RI; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late Milton Gomes.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, September 29, 2007 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Friday 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.