We are sad to announce that Adelino Medeiros Brilhante, age 85, of Fall River, passed away on October 14, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. For 56 years, he was the beloved husband of Maria Conceição (Costa) Brilhante. Born in Ponta Garça, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Antonio Medeiros Brilhante and Ana Diolinda de Sousa. Prior to retirement, Adelino worked as a fabricator for many years at Amcast Foundry, now known as Advanced Cast Productions. He was a long-time parishioner of St. Michael's Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, working in his vegetable garden, pruning his grapevine, making wine, and spending time with his family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including his children Louis Brilhante and his wife Elisa of Saunderstown, RI., Connie Rybacki and her husband Eric of Newport, RI., Ana Brilhante of Fall River, Paul Brilhante of Fall River and Father Jason Brilhante of Fall River; siblings Maria Elisa Brilhante, Maria Joana Brilhante, as well as the late Elvira Medeiros Brilhante, Jóse Medeiros Brilhante, Humberta Medeiros Brilhante, Antonio Medeiros Brilhante, and João Gabriel Brilhante; grandchildren Alexander Echevarria, Destinie Brilhante, Rayra Coelho and Isabel Brilhante; along with many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Adelino's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Critical Care, Palliative, and Hospice staff at Charlton Memorial Hospital. They would also like to thank all their family, friends and neighbors for all of their love, support and prayers.

His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Wednesday, October 19th here at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael's Church at 11 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours on Tuesday, October 18th from 4-7 P.M.

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