Manuel L. Martins Jr., age 75 of Fall River passed away December 6, 2008. Husband of Marilyn (Medeiros) Martins and son of the late Manuel L. and Victoria (Camara) Martins. He was a lifelong Fall River resident, a retired woodworker having worked at the Newport Naval Base for over 30 years, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and a parishioner of St. Michael Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 5 children: Deborah Martins of Tiverton, Cathleen Gagnon of Rockland, Kevin Martins, Susan Rebello and Michael Martins, all of Fall River; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford Street Fall River, MA 02720. Private arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME.