Jose V. Moreira, 92, of Fall River, beloved husband of Maria (Miranda) Moreira, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in Bretanha, Sâo Miguel, Açores, son of the late Jose Moreira and the late Maria (Borges) Moreira, he emigrated to Fall River in 1978, and worked in the local textile industry for many years.

Jose was a devoted parishioner of Espirito Santo Church and a member of the Santo Nome and the Irmandade de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda Bretanha. He enjoyed gardening and traveling to the Açores; and he loved to spend quality time with family and friends.

Besides his wife of 62 years, he is survived by nine children, Maria Oliveira (husband Manuel) of Ajuda da Bretanha, Antonio Moreira (wife Eduarda) of Warren, RI, Jose Moreira (wife Odette) of Fall River, Leonardo Moreira (wife Lurdes) of Somerset, John Moreira (wife Ana) of Fall River, Manuel Moreira (wife Conceicao) of Fall River, George Moreira (wife Natalie) of Westport, Bento Moreira (wife Brenda) of Bristol, RI, and Sandra Moreira of Fall River, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by all his siblings: Amelia Moreira, Helena (Moreira) Medeiros, and Manuel Moriera.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, August 31st, in Espirito Santo Church followed by his committal at Notre Dame Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation in Jose's memory to a charity of your choice.