Leonel da Cruz, age 87, passed away at home Feb. 9, 2008. Husband of Maria (Franco) da Cruz. Son of the late Antonio & Maria Rosa da Cruz. Born in Portugal, he was a Fall River resident since 1967. He was a retired machine operator having worked at Slater Dye Co., United Merchants & Joan Fabrics. He was a member of St. Michael Parish.
Besides his wife of Fall River, he is survived by 7 children: Norbert da Cruz of Somerset, Gabriel da Cruz of Westport, Esther Dameron of Chesapeake, VA, Pamela Gwynne of Riverside, RI, Amilcar da Cruz, Larry da Cruz & Maria Constance Santos all of Fall River; 3 Sisters in Portugal, 13 grandchildren , 2 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Tuesday at 9 A.M. with a mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Essex St., Fall River at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 4-8 P.M.