Charles Veloza 86 of Westport, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday after a short illness surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Muriel (Perry) Veloza. Born in Somerset, Mass., he was the son of the late Frances (Cordeiro) and Manuel Velozo.
He was the Owner of Charlie's Oil Company, where he worked for many years prior to his retirement.
He had been of the Board of Directors for Slades Ferry Bank.
A former member of the Fall River Traffic Commission, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Council 3669 of Swansea. Other organizations he belonged to were the Exchange Club, American Legion Post 303, St. Anne's Hospital Century Club, Fall River Lodge of Elks, BPOE 118, the Lebanese American Society and served on the Board of Directors for the Thomas Chew Memorial Boy's Club and Oil Heating Institute. He enjoyed traveling, golf, bowling and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church and was a recipient of the Marian Medal.
He is survived his children Jeffrey Veloza (Spouse Elaine) of Westport, Debra Veloza (Spouse Debra Silvia) of Westport, Mark Veloza (Spouse Francine) of Fall River and his family Justine, Megan and Jacob
Veloza, along with Kim Browner (Husband Michael) and her family Evan, Vaughn, and Perry Browner.
He also leaves his siblings, Henry Velozo, Mary Cabral, Emily Veloza and Frances Provost, along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived his companion Leona Caton. He was the brother of the late Edwin, Manuel and Antone Velozo. Visitation MONDAY 4 - 8 PM. His Funeral will be held TUESDAY
at 9am from the A F ALMEIDA & SON FUNERAL HOME 1309 Globe St, Fall River with a 10 Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. www.almeida-pocasset.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Thomas Chew Memorial Boys and Girls Club PO box 5155
Fall River, MA or the Lahey Clinic Medical Center 41 Mall Rd, Burlington MA 01805 in his memory.