FALL RIVER – Maria S. (Patricio) Andre, age 59 of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was the wife of Jose Andre and the daughter of Ermelinda (Sousa) Patricio and the late Gabriel E. Patricio.

Maria was a B.M.C. Durfee High School graduate and had worked as a C.N.A. for both Charlton Memorial Hospital and Kimwell Nursing & Rehab. Center. In her free time, Maria loved to play games on her Kindle and spend quality time with her family and friends.

In addition to her mother and husband, Maria is survived by her loving son, Mathew Ryan Andre, and her siblings, Joseph Patricio (wife Naomi) and Maria Macintyre (late husband Jeffrey) all of Fall River; nieces & nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend Maria's Funeral Mass on Monday, Jan. 3 ^rd at 10:00 A.M. in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .

Face coverings are strongly encouraged for all.