Louis R. Viveiros, Jr.

Louis R. Viveiros, Jr., 84, of Fall River, died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Alice (Swass) Viveiros.

Born in Bristol, RI, he was a son of the late Louis R. Viveiros and Maria da Gloria (Bragantine) Viveiros; most of his life was spent in this city; spending his earlier years in Bristol. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WW II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Woodrow L. Silvia Post 5392 in Tiverton.

Mr. Viveiros worked as a shipper for over 50 years at Duro Finishing, retiring at the age of 70. He was a member of the American Textile Workers of America.

He was a parishioner of the former Our Lady of Angels Church, now Good Shepherd Parish.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Brian L. Viveiros (Wife Janet) of Rumford, RI; a sister, Loretta Bouchard of Tiverton, RI; a brother, Ferdinand "Bull" Viveiros of Fall River; three grandchildren, Brian Viveiros, Katherine Viveiros and Jack Hanna; a great-granddaughter, Eliana; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late David Viveiros, Norman Viveiros, Edmond Viveiros and Elsie Sousa.

His Funeral will be held Friday at 8 a.m. from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 2064 South Main St., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Good Shepherd Parish. Interment with military honors in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling Thursday 5-9 p.m.