PASCOAG – Jose A. Bispo, age 80, a resident of Pascoag, RI and formerly of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag. Born on June 22, 1942 in Arrifes, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Sousa Bispo and the late Otilia (Almeida) Bispo. Jose was the beloved husband of Maria Fernanda (Vasconcelos) Bispo.

Prior to retiring, Jose worked as a Master Pipefitter for several of the Mills in Fall River. He was the past president of the Alphonse Costa Republican Club for over 20 years. One of Jose's favorite past times was watching many of the Portuguese Soccer teams. Another great loves Jose had was for his many dogs.

In addition to his wife Maria, he is survived by his daughters: Jennifer Damaso (Philip) of Woodstock, CT and Natalie Tavares (Duarte) of Fall River; siblings: the late Manuel Bispo, John Mateus, Gil Sousa, and Eduarda Paulino; grandchildren: Alyssa, Cassandra, Jazmyn, Alexis, Noah, Alana, and Bennett; four great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Jose was predeceased by his first wife, Maria Hilda Bispo.

Jose's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 4-7 P.M. To offer words of sympathy to the family, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.