Miguel Alexandre Reis

Miguel Alexandre Reis obituary

Miguel Alexandre Reis

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730 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720

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Espirito Santo Church

311 Alden St, Fall River, MA 02723

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Miguel Reis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Silva-Faria Funeral Home - Fall River Chapel on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Miguel Alexandre Reis, 61, of Fall River, husband of Ana (Raposo) Reis, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2025.

Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the devoted son of the late João Dos Reis and Maria (Alexandre) Reis. .

Miguel was a truly devout husband and father and a man of strong faith in the Holy Spirit. He was the founder of the Imperio das Esmolas and was an active, lifelong member of St. John's Holy Ghost and numerous other Holy Spirit organizations, dedicating his time and effort to his community. Miguel was a hardworking man who gave his all to helping others in need and was known for his generous spirit. He found joy in gardening and farming. Above all, he cherished family gatherings; he was often described as the life of the party and was known for always being in good spirits, bringing laughter and warmth to every occasion.

Miguel is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-seven years and their loving children, Alexander Reis and his partner, Haley Jordan, and Stephanie Reis Campeau and her husband, Brandon Campeau. He is also survived by his siblings, Olinda, Lurdes, and Ilda, all of the Azores, Maria of Canada, and his brother Manuel Jose of Fall River. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gilda, of the Azores.

His Funeral will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM from the Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St., Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in Espirito Santo Church at 10:00 AM. His visitation will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in the Silva-Faria Funeral Home from 5-8 PM. Committal and Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery.

To ensure that the family receives all online condolences you may wish to share, please submit only to the funeral home's website [ www.silvafaria.com at "Sign Guestbook" or "Send Sympathy Card"] and not through a third party. Thank you!

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I know there are no words that can ease your pain.
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Alex and family, deepest sympathy for your loss. You're father was a wounded man, who touched many lives.

Love; Dave, Liz and Brandon

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Upcoming Events

Nov

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Silva-Faria Funeral Home

730 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Silva-Faria Funeral Home

730 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Espirito Santo Church

311 Alden St, Fall River, MA 02723

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Committal

Notre Dame Cemetery

Stafford Rd., Fall River, MA 02721

Send Flowers

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.