Rita T. Santos, age 83 of Fall River, passed away May 4, 2010. Wife of John O. Santos for 59 years and daughter of the late Margaret McCarthy. Rita was a member of SS Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church and was a retired buttonhole operator at A & A Mfg for 47 years.
She is survived by 1 daughter: Evelyn Ferreira of RI; 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson & several nieces & nephews. She was mother of the late John F. Santos Jr., and sister of the late John McCarthy, Helen Leverault, Laura & Alice Dominia.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Saturday at 8:00A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in SS Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church at 9:00A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-8 PM.