SOMERSET – Julio Do Couto, age 87, a resident of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Julio was born and raised in Santa Clara, Sao Miguel, Azores before emigrating to the U.S. He was the beloved husband to Orminda (Teves Medeiros) Do Couto and the son of the late Jose and Amancia Do Couto.

Julio became a Barber when he lived in Sao Miguel at the young age of 14, then he established Julio Barber Shop in Fall River on Columbia St. in 1976. Julio then relocated his Barber Shop to Washington St. He was still cutting hair up until the day he went into the hospital. He was currently the oldest working Barber in Fall River. Besides his passion for being a Barber, Julio was a World Traveler and loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife, Orminda, Julio is survived by his children: Joseph Couto (Sarah) of Somerset, Helen Couto (Alfred Tavares) of Fall River, and Eduardo Do Couto of Somerset; his sister: Maria Jose Carreiro of Swansea; grandchildren: Katie & Ryan Do Couto; great grandchildren: Jayden, Evan, & Colby Moore; several nieces & nephews. Julio was predeceased by his granddaughter Sonia Moniz, and his sisters Ilda Raposo and Lidia Costa Pedro.

Julio's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Monday, May 1, 2023 with a visitation from 9:30-11:00 A.M. followed by a Service in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Entombment to follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum. To offer the family kind words of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .