SWANSEA – Richard S. Medeiros, age 75, and a longtime resident of Swansea, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 in the comforts of his home with his family by his side. Born in Fall River, Richard was the beloved husband of Judith Ann (Lemelin) Medeiros and the son of the late Manuel & Malvina (Ferreira) Medeiros.

Prior to retiring, Richard worked at Quaker Fabric as a supervisor and previously at Royce Aluminum Mfg. in Taunton. He was a US Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam conflict. He was a "jack of all trades", and in his younger years, he enjoyed fishing, and later in life he loved to go camping and boating with his family, riding his Harley Davidson Softail motorcycle, and model trains.

Richard loved music and was a very talented musician. He owned several guitars which he played methodically, and he also played the piano and the harmonica. His favorite holiday was celebrating Christmas with his family. Most of all, Richard loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Judith, he is survived by his children Richard Medeiros Jr. (wife Nicole) of Tiverton, RI, Steven Medeiros (wife Kelly) of Wellfleet, MA, and Charlene Menezes of Somerset, MA; siblings Cynthia Cabral, the late Anthony Medeiros, the late Robert Medeiros, Sharon Benevides, Debra Gagne, Sandra Gagliardi, and Michael Medeiros; 10 grandchildren Mariah, Alex, Steven, Ethan, Alysa, Aiden, Ema, Oliver, Madie, and Olivia; 1 great granddaughter Evangeline; several nieces & nephews.

Visitation for Richard, will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM with a service at 1:00 & Military Honors at 1:30 in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below.