Gloria (Melo) Ferreira

Gloria (Melo) Ferreira, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Ferreira.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Gloria (Costa) Melo.

Prior to retiring, she was employed for many years as a sewing machine operator in the local garment industry. Mrs. Ferreira was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Parish and enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

She is survived by her daughters Rose Carreiro, of Fall River, Ana Duarte, of Tiverton, Maria Brush and Sandy Bulhoes, both of Somerset; 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Maria Jose, Maria do Espirito Santo, Manuel, and Antonio.

Her funeral will be held Wednesday, April 20, at 9 a.m. from the Oliveira Funeral Home – South Main St Chapel, 2064 South Main St., Fall River, MA, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5 - 8  p.m.