Mary (Rapoza) Raposa, age 90 of Grapevine, TX since 1999, formerly of Somerset. Passed away in Texas March 6, 2008. Widow of Manuel “Andy” S. Raposa. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio & Margaret (Moreira) Rapoza. Before retiring, she was an Assorter at the Sagamore Mills and then worked in the local needle industry. She was a former member of St. John of God Church. She belonged to the Red Hat Club & the Grapevine Senior Center Choir. She was a past member of the Somerset Progressive Club & the Somerset Senior Citizens Club.
She is survived by a son: Ralph Raposa of Kansas City, MO. Daughters: Eileen Fonseca & husband Walter J. of Colton, CA & Madeline Depin & husband Raymond of Grapevine, TX. A sister: Irene Travassos of Fall River. 10 Grandchildren. 19 Great Grandchildren. 5 Great-great grandchildren as well as several nieces & nephews. She was also sister of the late Eva Cordeiro.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in St. John of God Church, Somerset at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 5-8 P.M. Contributions in her memory may be made to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 2501 Parkwood Drive, Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.rogersfuneral.com.