Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel and Florence (Normandin) Monteiro, he was a lifelong resident of New Bedford.
Mr. Monteiro had worked for Isotronics and retired from Morgan Advanced Materials as an engineer technician.
Richard was an outdoorsman who enjoyed woodworking and camping with his family. He cherished his dog, Logan and other dogs who crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He loved spending time with his family whom he adored.
He is survived by his former wife, Delores (Oliveira) Uzzell; his children, Darlene Monteiro and husband Kenneth Hammond of Acushnet, Dennis Monteiro and wife Susan of New Bedford, Christina “Tina” Monteiro and Peter Monteiro of New Bedford; a stepson, Barry Martin, Jr. and wife Sherri; fourteen grandchildren, Nicole Lumbard and husband Steven, Christine Monteiro, Melissa Ruest and husband Scott, Cindy Mello and husband Arthur, Rene Cambra, Shawn Cambra, Chrystalea Thomas, Holly Thomas and husband Julian, Shauna Aponte and husband Raul “Pepe” and Tanya Seguin and husband Keith, Nathan, Cory, Kaleb, and Nolan; and several great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00PM, with a funeral service at 2:30PM in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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