Eric A. "Pee Wee" Carvalho, 39, of New Bedford died Tuesday December 14, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Cynthia (Carreau) Ferreira and the late Hermano "Armand" Carvalho, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
He was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed birdwatching, building bird houses, carpentry, and woodworking. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
Mr. Carvalho was formerly employed as a truck driver and later as an office manager for Bob's Tire Company.
Survivors include his mother; his stepfather, Roland Ferreira; a son, Erik J. Carvalho; his siblings, Karen Deshaies, Susan Sinagra, Anthony Ferreira, and Kellie Ferreira and her companion Jo-Jo Soares Jr.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass Saturday at 9 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Visiting hours Friday 5- 8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his family to assist with funeral expenses. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.