Adilia ("Dee") M. (Silva) Ferreira, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 4, 2024. Dee leaves behind her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Joseph S. Ferreira Jr.

Dee was born on July 10, 1940, in Fall River. She was 1 of 8 children of the late Jose B. Silva and Maria Augusta Camilo Silva. She was preceded in death by her siblings Atilia (Tilly) Candeias, Lawrence (Larry) Silva, Carmelina Silva, Joseph Silva, Gloria Bianchi, Carmelina (Tootsie) Ouellette, Dolores Moniz.

She is survived by her children Linda Viveiros (husband George) of Somerset, Atty. Joseph Ferreira (fiancée Kathleen Rebello) of Swansea, Cheryl Cote (husband Paul) of Somerset, and David Ferreira of Somerset; grandchildren Jason Viveiros, Katelyn Ferreira, Chelsea (Cote) Brum, Julie (Ferreira) Ruggiero, Christopher Cote, Danielle Ferreira; and great grandchildren Cole, Cameron, Alexander, and Annelise Viveiros and Grace and Benjamin Brum.

Dee worked in the garment industry and retired from Apex and Weight Watchers. She was an active member of St. John of God Church and spent many days volunteering in the church kitchen. Dee and her husband Joe enjoyed many adventures with Joan's Travel. She loved playing cards and penny slots, shopping, "girls' days out," and making her famous butterhorns at Christmas time. Dee loved nothing more than spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was sassy, sweet, and full of love until the end of her life.

Dee's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, Feb. 7th with arrival at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours on Tuesday, Feb. 6th from 5-8 P.M.

We welcome all to wear pink in true Dee fashion.