Gilbert "Pee Wee" Nunes Cunha, 90, of Fall River, died peacefully on March 18th, 2025. He was the son of Louis Nunes Cunha and Mary Isadore Cunha. He was married for forty-five years to the late Dolores Correia Cunha.

Gilbert was employed by Harvey Probber where he worked for many years as a furniture finisher. He served in the US and Massachusetts National Guard and was a member of AmVets Post 60. He was a proud member of the Fall River Lodge of Elks 118, where he enjoyed sharing a pint with his friends.

Gilbert's passion was sports and was an avid Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Browns fan. He played softball for over 45 years for the South Coast Softball League where he earned the nickname "The Legend" and was inducted into the league's Hall of Fame in 2004.

Gilbert is survived by his brother Louis Nunes Cunha, nieces Judi Como, Maryann Goulart, and nephews Bruce Cunha, Edward N. Cunha, Jr., Robert Cunha, David Simoes and Tim Simoes. Gilbert was predeceased by nephew Marc Cunha and niece Deborah Simoes. He also will be missed by his dear friend and fellow Elks member, Marc Roy, as well as many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Mary Simoes, Edward N. Cunha and Alfred N. Cunha.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025. A short memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery.

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