SOMERSET - Rita Quental, age 93, a lifelong resident of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. Born in Somerset, Rita was the beloved daughter of the late Carlos and Alexandrina(Goncalo) Quental.

Prior to retiring, Rita worked as a machine operator for A&A Mfg. and Stella Ann Frocks. She was a parishioner of St. John of God Church, she enjoyed doing arts & crafts, sewing, gardening and loved to cook. Most of all, Rita loved spending time with her family.

Rita is survived by her brother: David Quental of Texas; her sisters: Catherine Quental of Swansea and Cheryl Root of Riverside, RI; nieces & nephews. Rita was the sister of the late Connie Amaral, Roland Quental, and Charles Quental.

Rita's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Brayton Ave., Somerset at 10:00 A.M. Private Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 from 4-7 P.M. To offer the family any condolences, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.