Dennis J. Pavao 61, of N. Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Rhode Island hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Mary F. (Purdy) Pavao with whom they shared 18 years of marriage. Dennis was born in Fall River and was the son of the late Joseph and the late Hilda (Quental) Pavao. Dennis loved his classic cars, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and going to Bike Week in Laconia with his wife. But most of all he liked to spend time with his family and friends, especially his four grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his children, Amanda Pavao of Fall River and Lorraine Lubiejewski-Angel and husband Dr. Gregg Angel of Westport; 4 grandchildren, Lucas Pavao, Eva Pavao, Sailor Beneveids and Zoey Lubiejewski; his sister, Corrine Quental of Somerset and a niece Jocelyn Mendonca. He was the father of the late Ryan J. Pavao and the late Peter J. Lubiejewski.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 6 ^th, in Holy Name Church. Other arrangements were private.