Rita M. Vieira Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 18, 2019, Rita M. Vieira (New Bedford, Massachusetts), born in East Wareham, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel F. Joia and Philomena Joia (Britto); her son Bruce A. Burton; her grandson Trevor Joia; and her siblings, Alice Joia, Jennie Roderick and Arthur Joia, Sr..
She is survived by: her children, Sharon A. Joia of New Bedford, Brian Burton (Nancy) of Fairhaven and Kevin P. Burton of Temecula, CA; her siblings, Tina Raneo of Dennisport, Irene Walker, Hilda Gibson, Frances Dawson of New Orleans and Manuel F. Joia, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Tabitha Monaco, Erin Martin and Kyle Burton. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.