Albert Medeiros

Albert Medeiros, 98, of Fall River, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Odilia (Chaves) Medeiros.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Henry and Maria dos Anjos (Botelho) Medeiros; he emigrated to this country in 1954 and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mr. Medeiros was the founder and former president of Albert Medeiros & Sons Construction Corporation.
He is survived by a daughter, Maria Fatima "Mary" Mello of Fall River; four sons, James Medeiros of Fall River, John A. Medeiros of Westport, Rev. Arnold R. Medeiros, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church in North Falmouth and Joseph B. Medeiros of Fall River; Uncle of Rev. Luciano Pereira of Dartmouth; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Henry W. Medeiros and was predeceased by six sisters and a brother.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia Street, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Santo Christo Church. Committal prayers and interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Santo Christo Church Renovation Fund, 185 Canal St., Fall River, MA 02721 or to a charity of choice. www.oliveirafuneralhomes.com