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Joey Vieira Obituary
Jan. 5, 1953 - April 30, 2015
Tulare
Joey Vieira of Tulare died April 30, 2015, after a short battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 8th at 10am at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Tulare. The viewing and rosary will be held at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home. The viewing will be on Thursday, May 7th from 4pm-8pm and rosary will be held at 6:30pm.
Joey was born January 5, 1953 in Hanford, California, to Frank and Madalyn Vieira. Joey was a graduate of Tulare Western High School. After high school, he devoted his life to agriculture, and teaching his children the importance of hard work ethic. Joey was devoted to booming hay and driving hay squeeze the majority of his adult life.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren, working with his hands, building go-karts, tinkering with equipment, watching football, and dove hunting. He also loved participating in the destruction derby at the Tulare Fair grounds. He was very proud of his "Most Aggressive" award.
Mr. Vieira was preceded in death by his father, Frank Vieira, mother, Madalyn Vieira, and brother Frank Vieira.
Joey is survived by his daughter Marissa and her husband Juan de Santiago; his son Josh Vieira and his wife Christy; his son Johnathan Vieira and his wife Haley; his sisters, Ethel Martin, Mary Nunes, and Alice Silveira; and six grandchildren, Macie, Annalieen, Blair, Isabella, Jett, and Crew.
Donations can be made to the St. Rita's Catholic Church building fund.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home, 151 North "H" Street, Tulare, Ca. 93274
Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6:30 p.m. at Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 954 South "O" Street, Tulare, Ca. with burial at Tulare District Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller's Tulare Funeral Home.
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GaeAnn Rigney
May 7, 2015
I have alot of memories of Joey, the infectious smile and laugh he had, would automatically make you smile or laugh right along with him. My heart is heavy for you all,I can say he was a true friend to me and my family.RIP Joe Bob you will never be forgotten.
Margie Price
May 7, 2015
So sorry about your loss, my heart goes out to his kids and sisters. I will always remember all the good times that we had from playing cards, working on floats, getting destruction derby cars ready, flying planes, and racing our dads tractors up and down Pleasant. You were a wonderful neighbor and friend and the kindest person I knew. So glad I got to see you a month ago and give a big hug. Good bye friend until we see again.
May 7, 2015
Was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is at peace now in Heaven with our Lord. Joe & Patty Bettencourt.
Steve Saltzman
May 7, 2015
From the good ole days to the glory of resting with no further pain. You are by far & away in a much better place, til we meet again. Rest in peace...
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May 6, 2015
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Joey is an old friend, we go way back. I think of the fun times in our youth,full of Life. Blessing to you all.
Kristi King
Phillip Deal
May 6, 2015
Love and prayers to all the family,rest well until we see you again Joey.
Zelia Bettencourt
May 6, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Joey's death, he was a very nice guy. May God be with him and his family.
Madalyn Jenkins
May 6, 2015
A great man to those who knew him. His smile spoke volumes. He would talk to everyone. Those are just some of the traits I'll miss most.. R.I.P. Joey
Valerie Pacheco
May 6, 2015
So sorry to hear this very sad news. I am sure there are many who will miss his beautiful smile and easygoing attitude. My thoughts and prayers are with his kids Marissa, Josh and Jonathan, and his sisters Ethel, Mary and Alice. He loved all of you so much.
May 5, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Joey. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammie and Mary Cheatham
Donna Bertao
May 5, 2015
Love and Prayers. Rest in Peace Joey.
susie ellis
May 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss Josh and Marissa..sending you prayers
Margaret & Steve Coelho
May 5, 2015
Joey you will be greatly missed. Prayers for all the families.
Karen Swack
May 5, 2015
My prayers are with all of you. I wish there were words but there are none. Cherish the love and memories and keep them alive in your heart and head. So sorry for your loss.
johnny souza
May 5, 2015
So sorry josh and Jonathan. Your dad was a great man that will be missed by many. He's the main thing I miss about work for you guys. No natter how upset I was Joe Bob could always make me laugh. Again I'm sorry for your families loss.
May 5, 2015
Sorry for your loss,, your in our thoughts and prayers
Debi Caudle
May 5, 2015
RIP Joe Bob. Kenny will sure miss you. Lots of Love and Prayers to the Vierra families. The Caudle's
Develynne Elliott
May 5, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was such a good hard working man. He will be missed.
Cindy Anderson
May 5, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Joey was a good man and God Father to my brother Jimmy. He always kept a watchful eye on my grandmother and our family really appreciated it. He will be missed by our entire family.
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