Edward P. Rego, age 83 and a resident of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Sep. 8, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Açores, Ed was the beloved husband of 57 years to Hilda M. (Sousa) Rego, and the son of the late Antonio do Rego and the late Maria (Paiva) Rego.

Ed served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War where he received the Good Conduct Medal and was Honorably discharged. He had also worked as a tool & die maker for many years. Ed took pride in how well kept his yard was and would spend endless hours sitting on his deck admiring his great accomplishment. He also loved spending time with his family and attending the many family gatherings.

In addition to his wife, Hilda; Ed is survived by his two daughters, Lisa Gauthier (husband Michael) of Conway, SC and Cynthia "Cindy" Rego (wife Nancy) of Somerset; his siblings, Phyllis Perreira, the late Cecilia Rego, and the late Jose Rego; his cherished grandson, Daniel Carvalho; nieces, Carolyn Babb and Lori Peixoto; nephews, Edward Perreira and the late Philip Medeiros; great nephews, Jacob and Brandon.

Following cremation, Ed's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Saturday, Sep. 14th here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a funeral mass at St. Michael's Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Friday, Sep. 13th from 5-8 P.M.

Flowers are welcome or donations in Ed's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Or go to www.donate.cancer.org. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Edward.