Joseph M. Sequeira, age 82 and a longtime resident of Swansea, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores, Joe was the beloved husband of Euvalda (Faria) Sequeira and the son of the late John C. and Mary (Moniz) Sequeira.

In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother John M. Sequeira (his late wife Aida), and his sister Angie Medeiros.

Prior to retiring, Joe worked as a furniture salesman for both Masons Furniture in Fall River and The Cabot House in Warwick, RI. He was also the former owner of Bedford Furniture in Fall River. Joe was a parishioner of St. John of God Church and a N.E. Patriots fan.

In addition to his wife Euvalda, Joe is survived by his brother in law James Medeiros; his niece Lee Lawrence, and his nephew James Leo Medeiros; great nieces Amy Lawrence and Lillian Medeiros; great nephew Daniel Medeiros.

Joe is also survived by his close friend Rosie Viveiros, whom was like a part of his family. Rosie would always refer to him as "Brother Josie".

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting the website at www.stjude.org.

Visitation for Joseph will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. John of God Church at 10:00 AM. Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.