SOMERSET – Manuel F. Diniz III better known as "Sonny", passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, Manny was the loving husband of Rosemary (Leite) Diniz for 66 years. He was predeceased by his parents Manuel F. Diniz Jr. and Alice E. (Grillo) Diniz, his brother Clifford A. Diniz, and his sister-in-law Deborah Diniz.

Prior to retiring, Manny worked as a mechanical engineer for J&J Corrugated Box Co. and then NUCOR Mfg. He was an avid car Enthusiast, building and collecting several different autos, a Boston Celtics & NE Patriots fan, and an avid gardener, whom loved tending to his well-manicured yard. Manny loved his fur baby Molly and loved spending time with his family and friends, especially with his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife Rosemary, Manny is survived by his two daughters Tracey Mitchell (husband Sean) of Fairhaven and Crystal Vieira (husband Kyle) of Somerset; his sister Alice E. Gut (husband Raymond) of Somerset; three grandchildren Jason Neves, Tyler Neves, and Riley Canha; and two nephews Douglas A. Diniz and Michael A. Diniz.

Manny's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Saturday, Nov. 30th with a Visitation from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Peace Parish at St. Patrick's Church, South St., Somerset. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, County St., Somerset.

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