MICHAEL J. CAMARA

Michael J. Camara, Ret. Captain FRFD, 62 of Dartmouth, MA formerly of Fall River, MA passed away Thursday unexpectedly at home.
He was the husband of Cheryl Lynn (Ferreira) Camara for 22 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Vivian (Richard) and Manuel Camara. He was a 1970 Graduate of Durfee High School, having also attended Bishop Connolly. He had served in the US Army from 1970 to 1972. Prior to his retirement, Michael enjoyed a long and distinguished career on the Fall River Fire department. He began his career in July of 1976, rising through the ranks of the department, and finally retiring as a Captain in 2009.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 sons Michael J. Camara (wife Stephanie) and Matthew G. Camara (wife Stacy). He also leaves his grandchildren Megan, Samantha, Hayden, and Harrison Camara. He also leaves a brother Stephen M. Camara, (wife Tammy) and a sister Vivian Silva (husband Mark), along with an uncle Ronald Richard, formerly of Somerset.
A man of varied interest and talents, he loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and golf. Michael was also a talented craftsman including carpentry, landscaping and model railroading. Most of all, Michael was proud of his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Visitation TUESDAY 4 to 8PM. His Funeral will be held WEDNESDAY at 8:30 am from the A F ALMEIDA & SON FUNERAL HOME 1309 Globe St, Fall River, MA with a Mass at 9:30am at Holy Trinity Church. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery .