Manuel DeMedeiros, Jr., 63, of Fall River, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital with his sons by his side on May 15, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.

He was the son of the late Manuel DeMedeiros, Sr. and Lorraine (DeMello) DeMedeiros. He leaves his faithful and loving companion of 33 years, Cynthia Hamilton of Fall River. They loved each other dearly. Her son, Eric Hamilton and his significant other, April and their two children, Dustin and Kailey. He will be deeply missed by his two sons, Anthony DeMedeiros and his significant other, Katrina Oliveira and her children Keith, Melissa, and Christopher DeMedeiros and his wife Nora Brandt DeMedeiros and her son Brandon and his girlfriend Melissa who assisted with his care at Somerset Ridge. He was the loving grandfather of Nathan and Krystine DeMedeiros and great-grandfather of Carter John Nascimento. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Edwin DeMedeiros and his wife Deborah and their children, April, Edwin Jr. and Adam DeMedeiros. Lorraine (DeMedeiros) Moniz and her husband David G. Moniz and their children, Chad and Matthew Moniz, Miguel DeMedeiros, and his wife Susan and their sons, Michael Quinn and Owen DeMedeiros. His youngest brother, Carlton, whom he named, his wife Cheryl and their children, Kyle and Courtney DeMedeiros. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, 2 generations of children who love Uncle Manny. His cousin Ana (Pacheco) Mello of Brockton was very dear to his heart as were his cousins from the Desmarais, Medeiros, Barboza, and Vieira families. He also leaves his best friend since childhood, Robert "Bob" Alves and his wife Lois of Dartmouth. Their children, Lori and Robert Jr.

He loved playing sports and collecting sports memorabilia. He was an avid sports fan and loved his Patriots and Red Sox. He loved movies, antique cars, good bourbon, and music by the Khoury Sisters. He loved his cats. He kept dog biscuits in his pockets and was an advocate for the well being of all animals. He graduated from Diman Regional H.S. He worked in textiles before becoming a Massachusetts State Correctional Office at MCI Norfolk until his retirement.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday, May 22, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the A.F. ALMEIDA & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1309 Globe Street, Fall River. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the Faxon Animal Rescue League, 474 Durfee St. Fall River, MA 02720 will be appreciated. www.Almeida-Pocasset.com