Jose Antonio Rios Sanchez, 85, of Fall River, former husband of Lourdes Mercedes Molina, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Rios and the late Juana Emilia Sanchez.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as a foreman in the local construction industry for many years. He loved watching baseball, basketball and betting on horse racing. A very kindhearted man, Jose was always eager and willing to give a helping hand especially to his neighbors and friends.

He is survived by his children, Jose Antonio Rios Molina and his wife Ileana, Yesenia Rios and her husband Hector, Grace Rios and her husband Esteban, all of Fall River. He is also survived by his loving eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

His Funeral Service was on Thursday, November 13th, in our Fall River Chapel followed by his committal at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you are/were unable to do so, because of health concerns 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!