Richard Fonseca, 80, of Swansea, husband of Patricia (Cardeiro) Fonseca, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Fall River, Richard was a son of the late Francisco Fonseca and the late Philomena (Candeias) Fonseca.

Prior to retirement, Richard worked at Jackson Tube Company as a machine mechanic. Richard had a love for cars—he enjoyed fixing them and drag racing. Most notably, he cherished the time he spent with his family.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Patricia “Tricia” Gouveia and her husband David, of Somerset, and Richard F. Fonseca and his wife Wendy, of Somerset; grandchildren, Jocelyn Paiva and her husband Kenny and Aiden Fonseca; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Aalyviah, Milennah and Kobe; brother Ronald Fonseca, of Somerset; and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral arrangements were private.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. Being unable to do so at this time, all are urged to express 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!