Leonel-Crancha-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Oliveira Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Columbia Street

Leonel C. Crancha

Jun 19, 1935 - Nov 27, 2017 (Age 82)

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Leo and family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this heartbreaking time.

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My dearest Helena, John, and my nieces and nephews. I am so saddened to have heard this news. You are all on my heart and in my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and especially your mother. May God bless you today and on Saturday. It is terrible to lose a father. Love you all.

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Leonel's Obituary

FALL RIVER – Leonel C. Crancha, 82, of Fall River, died Monday, November 27th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Maria L. (Roias) Crancha. Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio da Costa Crancha and Maria Paixao (Pacheco) Crancha; he resided in Fall River since 1977. Mr. Crancha worked as a laborer for several years at Fall River Forms. He was a member of Santo Christo Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Helena M. Galego, Leonor C. Carreiro and Teresa J. Crancha, all of Fall River; four sons, Antonio E. Crancha, Joao E. Crancha, Leonel R. Crancha and Peter Crancha, all of Fall River; three sisters; three brothers; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.His Funeral will be held Saturday, December 2nd at 7:30 a.m. from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia Street, Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 8:30 a.m. in Santo Christo Church, Columbia Street, Fall River. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Robeson Street, Fall River. Calling hours Friday 4-8 p.m.

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