Albert R. Monteiro, 88, of New Bedford died Tuesday March 23, 2010 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Stella E. (Patisteas) Monteiro; they were married for 66 years.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Roque and Maria Piedade (Roderiques) Monteiro, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Monteiro was formerly employed as a merchant seaman for Exxon Corporation for over 30 years.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Exxon Annuitants Club.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenneth G. Monteiro of Acushnet; a daughter, Janice M. Kassed of New Port Richey, FL; five grandchildren, Christopher and Shawn Montanari, Kelly L., Patrick, and Scott Monteiro; a great-grandson, Noah Montanari; and nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Arthur R., Mario R., and Felix R. Monteiro and Cesar Vidal, and son-in-law of the late Evangelos G. and Olga (Bakekeas) Patisteas.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 3-7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.