Louis Carreiro, 87

May 1, 2020

Louis Carreiro, 87, of Fairhaven and formerly of Dartmouth passed away Monday, April 20 , 2020 surrounded by his family, after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years.

Born in St. Michael Azores, a son of the late Antonio and Constantina (Moniz) Carreiro, he lived most of his life in Dartmouth. Mr. Carreiro worked as a foreman for Carol Cable in New Bedford. After his retirement, he was a bus driver for Amaral Bus Company and Tremblay Bus Company, and a transportation driver for M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. He is survived by his children, Michael Carreiro and his wife Debra of Pleasant Plain, OH, Caroline “Carrie” L. Murphy and her husband Charles of Fairhaven, and Anthony Carreiro of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, (Rachel Carreiro, James Carreiro, Abigail Carreiro, Christy Carreiro, Erin Murphy, Alyssa Murphy, and Charles “CJ” Murphy, Jr.), one great granddaughter, Alanah Murphy. He was the brother of the late Noemia Lawrence and Evelyn Carreiro.

Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, his services are private at this time. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to M.O. L.I.F.E., 43 Daniel St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Those who cannot afford a financial donation at this time may donate food to the M.O. L.I.F.E. Food Pantry, donations can be dropped off at 43 Daniel Street, Fairhaven, in memory of Louis Carreiro.

A public memorial mass will be held at a later date. For online tribute, visit www.waring-sullivan.com.