Fall River – Michael E. Vieira, age 60, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on March 8 ^th , 2022.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund C. and Mary (Motta) Vieira.

Prior to his retirement in 2019, Michael was a corrections officer at the Bristol County House of Corrections.  He enjoyed his cars, riding his motorcycle, and taking trips to the beach with his loving fiancé Dawn. Michael also cherished spending time with his dog Rosco and the late Rufus.  Above all, Michael loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was a wonderful father and friend, and he will be deeply missed.

Michael is survived by his fiancé of 13 years, Dawn Costa; his children; Cory Vieira and his wife Nicole, Courtney Sardinha and her husband Jason, and stepdaughter McKayla Costa; his siblings; Jeffrey Vieira and his wife Joanne, Russell Vieira and his wife Pauline, and the late Sandra Louise Vieira; his grandchildren; Parker Sardinha, Josephine Sardinha, CJ Vieira and Ellie Vieira; his cousin Ruth Cabeceiras and nephew Kyle Vieira.

His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N Main St. Fall River on Thursday, March 17 ^th at 9:00 AM. With a Mass to follow at Good Shepherd Church at 10:00 AM.  Cremation to follow.  A visitation will be held at Manuel Rogers Funeral Home on Wednesday March 16 ^th from 5:00-8:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Michael.  To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.manuelrogers.com .