OBITUARY
Geraldine "Gerri" Costa Alves
August 21, 1940 – May 24, 2010
Geraldine “Gerri” (Costa) Alves, age 69, of Fall River, died Monday, May 24, 2010 in the Sachem Skilled Nursing Center in East Bridgewater. She was the wife of the late Manuel O. Alves.
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Augustine and Mary-Jo (Albino) Costa, she had been a lifelong resident of the city.
She was a 1958 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and worked as a secretary for the Fall River School Department for many years.
She is survived by four sons, Manuel Alves of Fall River, Mark Alves and his wife Erin of Fall River, Michael Alves and his wife Lisa of Tiverton, Matthew Alves of Fall River, one daughter Mary Rose Alves, two brothers Dennis Costa and his wife Patricia “Pat” and Paul “Butchie” Costa and one sister Rose Marie Mello all of Fall River, four grandchildren: Baxter, Payton, Abigail and Bryan Alves and several nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter Street, Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours prior to her service from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Contributions in her honor may be made to Sachem Skilled Nursing Center, 66 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Funeral Service Wednesday, June 2, 2010
- Visitation Wednesday, June 2, 2010
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
- Burial
REMEMBERING
Geraldine "Gerri" Costa Alves
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RECEIVE UPDATESSheri McChesney
May 29, 2010
Manny,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your losses.
Russ & Anne Lantz
May 29, 2010
There are no words to express our deepest sympathy. Praying for your whole family, take care.
Russ & Anne Lantz & Family
Imelda Fisher
May 28, 2010
Manny...I am so sorry about your losses these past two weeks.
Imelda
May 28, 2010
My condolences to the Alves family for the loss of your mother. The photo gallery presentation was very touching. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Cynthia Caezza (Bristol, CT)
Judy Evans
May 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
The tribute to your Mom was beautiful.
Judy Evans