Obituaries

Maria A. Faria, 86, Choir Member at St. Francis

Her funeral service is today from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, East Providence.

Maria A. Faria, of Eastern Avenue, East Providence, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her home.  She was 86.

She was the wife of Eduino A. Faria. Born in Praia do Norte, Faial, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco B. and Maria (Gomes) Andrade. 

Faria was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, East Providence, and a member of the choir. Her funeral will be held today at 9 am from the Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burail at 10 am from St. Francis Xavier Church. Click here for the complete obituary.

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