PUERTO RICO - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Morales, born February 22, 1962, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his life, his beloved wife, Madeline Rodriguez.

Carlos was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, to Ernesto Morales and Catalina Maldonado Rojas, and was one of eight siblings. He was raised in Orocovis, grounded in the values of humility, respect, and hard work, before migrating to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of eight.

From an early age, Carlos learned the dignity of labor. He worked as a farmer and chef on local farms and in restaurants throughout the Boston area. Later, he moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he dedicated many years to Building 19, working in shipping and receiving. Carlos continued to serve his community through various roles, and for the past seven years, he worked as a deli clerk at Market Basket, where he built a work family he loved deeply and cared for as his own.

In 1990, Carlos met the love of his life and lifelong partner, Madeline Rodriguez Gonzalez. They shared 34 years of marriage, built on love, commitment, and mutual respect.

Carlos was a devoted and loving father to his four children: Flordeliz, Richard, Jeannie, and Kaeli, whom he cherished deeply. He proudly embraced his sons-in-law, Jeffery, Shane, and Cole, as his own sons, and warmly welcomed Jennifer, his son's fiancée, and her two daughters as his grandchildren. Carlos also lovingly raised and supported his niece, Angelina, treating her as his own.

Though Carlos did not formally affiliate with a religious denomination, he lived with a deep faith in God and humanity. His life was guided by faith, family, and profound cultural roots. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Carlos had a rare gift—he made friends wherever he went. Those who knew him often said that if Carlos lived among his friends, he would have been voted town mayor. His heart was always open to service.

In addition to his beloved wife Madeline and his four children, he was also survived by his grandchildren Jordan, Asacia, Olivia, Isabella, Eliana and Juliana; six siblings; nieces and nephews; extended family; coworkers; and countless friends whose lives he touched. His legacy of love, service, and humanity will be carried forward with gratitude and pride.

Carlos is now reunited in eternal rest with those who went before him. His remains were laid to rest alongside his beloved mother, Catalina, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, the heart of his roots.

Carlos Rest in peace.                                                                                                                                                You will always live in our hearts.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Carlos on January 17th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 North Main Street, Fall River, where family and friends are invited to attend calling hours in his memory.

To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Carlos or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.