Hilda (Soares) Brilhante 95, of Fall River, MA, passed away on Feb. 27th. She was the widow of George Brilhante.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Jacintha (Sousa) and Manuel Soares. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a Machine Operator in Quality Control for First Sportswear. She was the member of the I.L.G.W.U.
She is survived by a daughter Barbara Borges and 2 grandchildren Kristin Hoffman and Scott Borges. She also leaves
6 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 7 siblings.
A communicant of Good Shepherd Parish, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 3rd there at 8am in the Chapel, 1598 S Main St., Fall River. Burial will be private. Arrangements are with the A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home 1309 Globe St, Fall River. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guestbook.