Richard Joseph Cordeiro

Richard Joseph Cordeiro, 63, of Edward Road, Raynham, died on Monday, February 14, 2005 upon arrival at Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton after having been stricken at his residence. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Lopes) Cordeiro to whom he was married on July 9, 1960.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on June 25, 1941, he was a son of Belmira (Silvia) Cordeiro of Fall River and the late Joseph Cordeiro. He was raised and educated in Fall River where he was a 1959 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. He later completed coursework in business administration at Boston University. Mr. Cordeiro was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He was employed for more than 35 years in residential and commercial floor-covering sales and service and was well respected within his profession. He retired in 2002 as the Northeast Regional Manager for Tarkett, Incorporated based out of Pennsylvania to spend more time with his beloved family.

He enjoyed fly-fishing, traveling, personal home improvement and spending time with his five grandchildren: Maria, Yanni, Stefani, Scott and Jessica.

In addition to his wife of 45 years and his mother, he leaves a daughter: Sheryl Spanos and her husband, Sandy Spanos, of Thessaloniki, Greece; a son: James Cordeiro and his wife, Kathleen (Carmody) Cordeiro of Middleboro and five grandchildren.

Visitation has been respectfully omitted.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Church, Essex Street, Fall River. Burial will be private.

Following services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of refreshment and fellowship at McGovern’s Restaurant, Shove Street, Tiverton, Rhode Island beginning at 11:30AM.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.