Jay L. Viveiros

FALL RIVER… Jay L. Viveiros, 53, of Sprague St., Fall River, died Thursday, April 7th at home. He was the beloved companion of Dawn Mayo of Tiverton.
Born in Fall River, MA, the son of Gerald and Joan (Lopes) Viveiros of Swansea, MA; he was a lifelong resident of this city. He was a 1980 graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River. Mr. Viveiros returned 20 years later to his alma mater where he taught plumbing. He also worked as an instructor in the night program preparing plumbers for their board examinations. Mr. Viveiros served as the plumbing inspector for the City of Fall River from 1995-2001. He most recently was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure as associate executive director of the Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters.
Some of his interests included boating, fishing, hunting, photography and New England Indian History. He was a member of the Italian Progressive Club in Fall River.
Besides his parents and beloved companion, he is survived by a son, Derek R. Viveiros and his wife Angelet of Fall River; a sister, Dawn Puccio and her husband Stephen of E. Freetown, MA; two grandchildren, Aiden and Camden Viveiros; a niece and a nephew; and a great-niece and two great-nephews.
Calling hours for Mr. Viveiros will be held Monday, April 18th from 6-8 p.m. in the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St. Burial of cremains will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.