Paul A. Bergeron, Sr.

Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Albert J. and Laurentina (Rapoza) Bergeron, he lived in Acushnet for several years before returning to New Bedford. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1960.

Mr. Bergeron was a longtime dedicated employee at Reynolds DeWalt Printing in New Bedford for 44 years until retirement.

Paul was a caring and selfless man who would do anything for his family and friends. He enjoyed playing cards with friends, trips to the casinos and breakfasts with Bob.

He is survived by his children, Angela Gonneville and husband Richard of Acushnet, Paul A. Bergeron, Jr. and wife Gina of Venice, FL, Mary Moraux and husband James of New Bedford and James Bergeron and wife Kim of Acushnet; five grandchildren, Jessica DePrato, Brittany Bergeron, Nathan DePrato, Kelsey Houlihan and Nicholas Bergeron; four great-grandchildren and one on the way; and three nephews, Michael, David and John Wright. He was predeceased by a sister, Doris G. Wright. He was the former husband of Sheila M. (Harding) Bergeron and Debra (Philla) Kelsey.

His Funeral will be held Monday, June 3, 2019 at 9 am from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com