Eduardo Fernandes, 83, of Fall River, husband of Dolores (Dias) Fernandes, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Kimwell Nursing Home after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Born in Madeira, a son of the late Isabel (Viveiros) Feijo and stepson of Jose Feijo, he emigrated to Swansea in 1972 and resided in Fall River most of his life.

A radio personality and disc jockey and for many years, Eduardo hosted several radio shows with WSAR - WHTB Radio Voz Do Emigrante in Somerset and WRCP in Rhode Island. Throughout his life Eduardo and wife Dolores loved to travel and participate in various social events and gatherings. He was the former Secretary of the Saint Anthony's Band Club, the Holy Name Society of St. Anthony of Pauda Church. Eduardo was a highlight of any event, his big smile and beautiful voice brought smiles to all when he sang! Eduardo was not only fluent in English & Portuguese, but could carry a great conversation in French, Italian & German. He truly was a bright and beautiful soul, who would always put the needs of others before himself.  His beautiful presence will be so very much missed.

Besides his wife, of 50 years, he is survived by: one son, Christopher Lee Fernandes of Fall River; his mother-in-law, Maria Farias of Fall River; five siblings, Liliana Brown (husband Allen) of Cape Cod, Maria Jose Feijo of Florida, Jacinto Feijo of Canada, Bela Santos (husband Paul) of New Bedford, and Antonio Feijo of Canada; his brother-in-law, Herbert Dias (wife Donna Travers) of Swansea; and many nieces and nephews. He was also a brother of the late Zeca Feijo.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, August 21st, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Eduardo's memory to Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452; 800-272-3900; https://www.alz.org/ .

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!