Rose “Rosa” (Pires) Saudade, age 92, of Orange Park, FL, passed away July 21, 2009 in Florida. She was the widow of Arthur Medeiros Saudade. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John Mello Pires and Margaret G. (Raposa) Pires. Rose was a member of the College of Regents in the Women of the Moose.
Her daughter Eileen Dennis of Valrico, FL survives her, along with two grandchildren: James M. Dennis & his wife Katharine and Donna D. Reid, both of North Carolina, and many loved nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel M., John M., Antone M., & Arthur M. Pires.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. THURSDAY July 30, 2009 at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10:30 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours WEDNESDAY July 29, 2009 from 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073.