FALL RIVER – João A. DeMedeiros, age 83 of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, Santo Antonio, São Miguel, Azores, João was the beloved husband to Maria doCarmo (Aguiar) DeMedeiros and the son of the late Antonio A. & Maria O. (Carreiro) DeMedeiros.

Prior to retiring, João worked for Capaldi Construction Co. as a laborer. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church and a Marian Medal recipient of the church. He was very active with the church, along with his wife for many years. He also loved spending quality time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife, João is survived by his 2 daughters: Peg Moniz (husband Mario) and Nelia Coutinho (husband Peter) all of Fall River; siblings: Antonio A. Medeiros of New Bedford, Julio A. DeMedeiros of Toronto, Canada, Elvira C. Aguiar of Somerset, Jośe A. DeMedeiros and Fernando A. deMedeiros both of Santa Barbara, Sśo Miguel, Azores; 4 grandchildren: Holly Moniz, Amanda Medeiros, Heather Biener, and Alec Coutinho; 1 great grandson: Grayson Biener; many nieces & nephews. Joao was predeceased by his son: John A. Medeiros and his sisters: Olimpia deJesus Raposo and Maria doCarmo Medeiros.

João's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. on Tuesday, Jan. 4 ^th here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a funeral mass  in St. Michael's Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours on Monday, Jan. 3 ^rd from 5-8 P.M. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com . Face coverings will be required indoors for all.