Henry R. Alves, Sr., age 70, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford.
Born in Fall River, he was a life-long resident of the city. Hank served in the United States Army for 16 years and later worked as a custodian for the City of Fall River School Department for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Corky Row Veteran’s Club in Fall River.
Survivors include: his loving parents, Maurice and Irene Bernier of Tennessee; two sons, Henry R. Alves, Jr. and his wife Karen of Fall River and Bruce Alves also of Fall River; four grandchildren, Cassandra, Alyssa and Kayla Alves and Amanda Couture; six siblings, Warren Alves, Jeff, Michael, Maurice, Sandy and Sally Bernier; several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Joseph Alves and Andrea Bernier.