Messias A. Oliveira

FALL RIVER… Messias A. Oliveira, 67, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Ferreira Sousa) Oliveira

Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Oliveira and Maria (Arruda) Oliveira.

Prior to retiring, Messias was employed as a carpenter in the construction industry, for many years. In his free time, Messias enjoyed spending time with his family and drinking his wine.

Along with his wife, survivors include his daughters: Debra Viveiros (husband Keith), of Westport, and Erika Oliveira, of Fall River; his sisters: Grace Almeida, Teresa Moniz, Maria Farias, Luisa Medeiros, and Mary Lou Silva; his brother Jose Oliveira; his grandchildren: Tyron Oliveira, Izaiah Morgan, and Imani Morgan; several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Saturday, August 6, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Santo Christo Church, Columbia St., Fall River. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.