Hilda (Rego) Pavao passed away in Somerset on July 20, 2013. She was the widow Manuel Pavao. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Suzanne (Lucas) Rego. A resident of Somerset since 1965, she was employed in the textile manufacturing industry for over 40 years. Surviving family members include her son, School Committeeman and former Superintendent of Schools Richard D. Pavao and his wife Donna of Fall River, grandsons Dr Matthew Pavao and his wife Erin and Dr. M. Richard Pavao and his wife Junji, and two great grandchildren Madison E. and Aiden J. Pavao. Her funeral arrangements were private.