Edward J. Carriero, Sr., 73, of Westport died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long Illness. He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Carvalho) Carriero.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Gomes) Carriero, he was a lifelong resident of Westport. Mr. Carriero was a self employed construction worker. He was a member of the Holy Ghost Club, Westport and he loved his pet dog Shana.
Including his wife, survivors include 3 sons: Edward J. Carriero, Jr. of Westport, Jeffrey J. Carriero of FL and James E. Carriero of Westport; a daughter: Judith A. Jennings of Westport; 5 brothers: James Gomes of Tiverton, Louis G. Carreiro of Westport, David J. Carreiro of Westport, Charles J. Carreiro of Westport and Thomas Carreiro of Westport; 7 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late Edwina Carriero, Milton Gomes and Joseph Carreiro.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, August 16, 2010 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 5 – 8 P.M.
Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: A Wish Come True, 1010 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02888.