It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Maria Da Conceicão Brilhante, of Fall River, who passed away on April 2, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Beloved spouse of the late Adelino Medeiros Brilhante, and born in Ponta Graça, São Miguel, Açores , daughter of the late Antonio Da Costa Crancha and Maria Piex ão Soares. Prior to retirement, Maria worked as a garment inspector for many year s at Santoro Manufacturing on Davol Street in Fall River. She was a devoted member of the Holy Rosary Sodality at St. Michael's Church and had been a longtime parishioner. Maria enjoyed spending time with her family, especially when she was cooking for them.

She was loved and cherished by many people including her children Louis Brilhante and his wife Elisa of Saunderstown, RI., Connie Rybacki and her husband Eric of Newport, RI., Ana Brilhante of Fall River, Paul Brilhante of Fall River and Father Jason Brilhante of Fall River; siblings Angelina Frias and Helena Furtado, both of Fall River, along with the late Antonio Da Costa, Neonel Da Costa Crancha and Eduardo Da Costa; grandchildren Alexander Echevarria, Destinie Brilhante, Rayra Coelho and Isabel Brilhante; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Tuesday, April 11 ^th here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael's Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours on Monday, April 10 ^th from 4-7 P.M.

To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Maria or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.