Manuela F. Pavao, age 80 of Fall River, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Mosteiros, São Miguel, Azores, Manuela was the wife of the late Joao do Monte Pavao and the daughter of the late Denis Lino Fragata and the late Maria do Conceicão Ferreira Fragata    .

Prior to retiring, Manuela worked as a sewing machine operator and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She loved to sing, was a great cook, enjoyed entertaining, knitting, playing cards, all parties, and indulging in anything sweet. Manuela was very helpful and giving, and loved spending time with her family.

Manuela is survived by her children: Anabela Monte of Portugal, John Pavao of Westport, Maria Matilde Pavao of Fall River, Lino Pavao of So. Easton, MA, and Donaria Costa of Swansea; siblings: Manuel Denis Almeida, Jose Manuel Fragata, Maria São Joao Ferreira, Germana Horowitz, and Maria do Conceicão Ferreira; 9 grandchildren; a great grandson; and many nieces & nephews.

Manuela's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Thursday, Aug. 3rd here at 8:45 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Wednesday, Aug. 2nd from 4-7 P.M. To offer words of sympathy to the family, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.