Carlos Mateus Vieira

Carlos Mateus Vieira, 86, of Richmond Street passed away on June 23, 2021 at Grace Barker Health.  He was the husband of Maria Aldora (Melo) Vieira.  

Born in Agua de Pau, Sâo Miguel, Acores, Portugal, he was one of 12 children born to the late Jose Luis and Almerinda (Cabral) Vieira.  In addition to his wife Maria Aldora, he is survived by his children Octavio (Mary Ellen) Vieira of Bristol and Helia Arruda-Vieira of Bristol.  He was the grandfather of Adam Arruda, Daniel Vieira, Heather Vieira, April Arruda, Nicole Arruda, Emily Costa and great grandfather of Domenic and Hailey.  He was the brother of Maria Dos Anjos Vieira as well as 10 deceased brothers and sisters.

Mr. Vieira was educated in Portugal and employed by Saint Gobain for 31 years before retiring.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Bristol and the Amigos Da Terceira of Pawtucket.  His biggest joy was spending time with his family.

His funeral services will be held Monday, June 28th, 8 AM from the George Lima Funeral Home, 367 High Street with a Mass of Christian Burial, 9 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours are Sunday 4 - 7 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN  38105 or St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street, Bristol RI  02809.

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