Joseph M. Raposa Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph M. Raposa of Westport, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph M. Raposa to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel Raposa and Hilda Raposa (Perreira); and his siblings, Mary Lou Dias and Manuel Raposa. He is survived by: his wife Janice Raposa (Sroczynski); his children, Doreen Pierce (Michael) of Fall River and Eli Raposa (Stacey) of Westport; his grandchildren, Ashley Silva, Jordan Farias, Eli Raposa, Jr. and Ella Raposa; his great grandchildren, Chloe and Talan; and his brother Vincent Raposa of Fall River. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Waring-Sullivan Home (178 Winter St, Fall River, MA 02720). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Stanislaus Church (36 Rockland St, Fall River, MA 02724). A burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at the St. Patrick's Cemetery (2233 Robeson St, Fall River, MA 02720).
Contributions in his honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
