Maria José (da Silva) Viegas, 81

Maria José (da Silva) Viegas, 81, passed April 29, 2025 at Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Born in Portugal, resided in Maryland, New Bedford and in Dartmouth for 13 years. Daughter of the late Ferderico and Teodora (Rodrigues) da Silva. Widow of Carlos L. Viegas. Certified Nurse's Assistant at Bedford Village Nursing Home.

Family includes son: Raul F. "Fil" Viegas and wife Lana; daughters: Celia R. Norcross and husband William and Monica S. Viegas; siblings: Maria Baptista Marcial, the late Abilio de Abreu; Maria Carmina da Silva, José Alfredo da Silva and the late Ana Maria Matias; grandchildren: Evan, Tyler, Drew, Lexii, Matthew, Mallory and Lea; great-grandchildren: Michael, Drew, Jovi. Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, New Bedford, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. Omit flowers. Donations to Nursing Scholarship to be created in her name. Checks to Celia R. Norcross, 397 West Road, Adams, MA 01220.
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