Nicolau P. Raposo, age 74 of Fall River, passed away August 12, 2010. He was the husband of Maria Jesus (Raulino) Raposo. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, the son of the late Manuel Raposo Sousa and Isabel (Pereira) Sousa. Before retiring in 2003, Nicolau was a Mason and Owned Nick’s General Hardware in Somerset and Fall River for 18 years. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Crafters Local #1 of Providence, Founder & Past President of Group das Capelas, a member of the Afonso Costa Republican Club, a member of the Iumandade de Senhor Santo Christo-Açores, a past member of the Portuguese American Business Association, and a member of the Banda de Nossa Senhora da Luz. Nicolau also loved to write poetry & enjoyed traveling to the Açores.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 children: Richard Raposo and Natalie Sowersby both of Fall River. 3 Stepdaughters: Rose Lopes & Kathleen Camara both of Somerset, and Judith Caouette of Seekonk. 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. He was also the brother of the late Alfonso P. Raposo & Silvano Pereira Raposo.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. MONDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours SUNDAY 5-8 P.M.