Arthur D. Rocha, age 82 of Fall River, passed away August 2, 2010. Husband of Carol (Santos) Rocha and the son of the late Joseph and Gloria (Martin) Duarte. Prior to retiring, Arthur was a Foreman for Dwight Silvia Sheet Metal & had previously worked 50 years for Fall River Sheet Metal. He was a parishioner of St. Michael Church, a member of the Sakonnet Fishing Club, the V.F.W. Fishing Club, the Royal Travelers of Swansea, and the Over The Hill Club. He was an avid bowler & fisherman.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 children: John Rocha of N. Providence, RI and Karon Paiva of Swansea. 1 sister: Lydia Malone of Fall River. 5 Grandchildren: Sonya & Joshua Paiva, Eric, Jennifer, & Jessica Rocha, 4 Great Grandchildren: Sabrina, Kaylee, Savannah, & Hannah, & several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the Joseph Duarte and Edmund Rocha.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 No. Main St. on FRIDAY with Calling hours from 8:30-10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10:30 A.M. Entombment in Notre Dame Cemetery. There Are No Other Calling Hours. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Arthur’s memory can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.