Gabriel R. Carreiro

Gabriel R. Carreiro, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Freitas) Carreiro, died Friday 12/23/16 at Highlander Nursing Home. Born in Agua Retorta, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Rosa (Mateus) Carreiro, he emigrated to Fall River in 1954. He worked for many years for various textile companies, including Decorator Fabric of Pawtucket, RI, then worked in the housekeeping department at Charlton Memorial Hospital for several years, and was a former member of St Anthonys Holy Name Society and the Don Carlos Club. He leaves: 3 stepdaughters, Anna Garcia & Helena Khoury both of Fall River, and Louisa Reis of Bridgewater; 1 sister, Maria Marcelino and of Fall River; 10 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. He was also father of the late John Carreiro (whose wife, Shirley, lives in Westport); and brother of the late Martina Carreiro Marcelino, Fernanda Sobreiro, Manuel, Jose & Viriato Carreiro. Funeral Wednesday at 10 am from Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St, with Mass in St Anthony of Padua Church at 11. Interment St Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8.