Joseph V. “Joe” Benevides, age 82, of Fall River, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of Pauline C. (Gaudreau) Benevides to whom he was married for over 60 years.
Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel D. and Margaret (Ahaesy) Benevides, he was a lifelong resident of the city.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1952, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Bryant University in 1962. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War.
Mr. Benevides worked as an Office Manager for Duro Textile, a Comptroller for the Fall River Housing Authority, City Auditor for Fall River and a State Auditor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before retiring in 1999.
A communicant of Holy Name Church, he was a captain of the 1923 Club and the recipient of the Marian Medal awarded by Bishop Cronin in the 1980’s. He was a member of the Over the Hill Gang, and enjoyed gardening and reading.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Joseph V. Benevides, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Assonet, Elizabeth A. Blake and her husband William of Tiverton and Christopher C. Benevides and his wife Karen of Tiverton; two brothers, William Benevides and his wife Carol of Fall River and David Benevides and his wife Marie of Cary, NC; one sister, Ann Curry of Fall River; six grandchildren, Kathryn, Sarah, Lauren, William, Allison and Mallorie; two great-grandchildren, Autumn and Lily and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Everett Benevides and Kathleen Anger.
His Funeral will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 9:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00PM. Contributions in his honor may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.
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