Gabriel Andrade, 80, of Fall River, husband of Marie A. (Roy) Andrade, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 17, 2021, after an illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Charles Andrade and the late Madeline (Andrews) Andrade, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River.

He was the vice president of Andy's Rapid Transportation for many years. He enjoyed playing cards and hanging out at the Brayton Avenue McDonald's Restaurant.

Besides his wife, he is survived by: four children, Sharon Aguiar (husband George) of Connecticut, Richard Andrade (wife Lisa) of Millbury, MA, Shelly Lewis (husband John) of Swansea, and Joshua Andrade (wife Tammy) of Fall River; one sibling, Kathleen Soares of Fall River; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Charles Andrade, Jr., Marlene O'Neal, and Emily "Prunnie" St. Pierre.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, September 22nd, in St. Joseph Church followed by his committal at Notre Dame Cemetery.

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