Ernest J. Carreiro, Jr., 88, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Ernest was born in Fall River, MA to Ernest J. Carreiro, Sr. and Mary C. Carreiro and was a long-time resident of Tiverton, RI.  Mr. Carreiro is survived by his wife, Mary Constance Carreiro, with whom he shared 62 years of happiness.

Upon completion of his tour of duty with the United States Army, Mr. Carreiro continued his education earning his diploma from B.M.C Durfee High School. He graduated from Bristol Community College and completed other business courses at RISD and SMU, now known as University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth.

Ernie worked in the garment industry as a Production Coordinator and Patten Draftsman. Upon his retirement, he worked part-time for Carl's Collision Center in Fall River.

He was an active parishioner of Saint Christopher's Church in Tiverton, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Finance Committee, Men's Guild, Lawn Party and was involved with organizing Parish dinners and other fundraising events.

Besides his wife, Connie, he is survived by their two daughters, Lynn Carreiro of Carrollton, VA and Judith Bishop (husband Robert) of Cumberland RI. He adored his two grandchildren, Nicholas and Abigail, and relished the opportunity to see them grow.

Ernie was the brother of Rose Teixeira and Mary Pellerin both of Somerset, MA and Evelyn Roy of Fall River, MA. Ernie also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Ernest's family would like to extend sincere gratitude to his care team members at Charlton Memorial Hospital and Southcoast Health at Home Hospice for their exceptional care, warmth and kindness.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend services beginning with Visiting Hours on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and continuing on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9:00 am, at Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Rd in Tiverton. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am at Saint Christopher's Church, 1554 Main Rd, Tiverton. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, MA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Christopher's Church, 1554 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI

Services under the care and direction of Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878