Dr. Victor Pacheco deMedeiros, 91, of Gibson Road, passed away on Jan. 24 at Grace Barker Nursing Home. He was the husband of Angela (Lima) deMedeiros.

Born on March 29, 1925 in Candelaria, Madalena on Pico Island, Azores, he was the son of the late Deolinda (Melo) and Vitorino Pacheco deMedeiros. He lived in Sᾶo Miguel, Azores, during his youth and continued his studies to obtain his medical degree as a surgeon at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. He moved to the United States in 1953. 

He was the loving father of Lisa Marie Morris, Elena Marie de Medeiros and Victor A. de Medeiros and his wife Minda;  grandfather of Aria E. Read and her husband Jonathan, Nathaniel A. Morris, Joshua L. Morris, Jake B. deMedeiros, Cody B. deMedeiros and Caleigh E. deMedeiros. He is survived by his brother, Manuel P. deMedeiros, and predeceased by his brother, Henrique P deMedeiros, and sister, Ursula Olga Vasconcelos. all of Sᾶo Miguel, Azores.

Dr. deMedeiros was a well-respected physician with a medical career that spanned more than 35 years. Next to his family, his greatest love was for his patients, many of whom became his life-long friends. His dedication and compassion was foremost. “Medicine is my life, no phone call was too late, no visit too far.” Beyond being a physician, he also found time to enjoy his family as well as the arts, music and sports, especially football, soccer and tennis. 

Dr. deMedeiros did his residency at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford, Mass., Truesdale Hospital in Fall River, Mass., and Memorial Hospital of Pawtucket. He was the physician for the International Ladies Garment Workers Union for 25 years, as well as Grace Barker Nursing Home and the Bristol School Department.
In 1963, he was one of the founding physicians of the Bristol County Medical Center, where he practiced until his retirement. He served as chief medical director for the Rhode Island Veterans Home and was both a medical doctor and medical educator for Brown University residents at Roger Williams Hospital. He was the physician for Luso American Soccer Association teams Bristol Sports Club, Fall River Sports, Academica, and East Providence Sports.

Dr. deMedeiros was a communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church. He was a member of many organizations including the Rhode Island Medical Society and American Medical Association. He was the East Bay Chairman for the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Meeting Street School. He was an active member as well as past president and treasurer of the Bristol County Lions Club. He was also the past president of Prince Henry Association of RI, RI Habitat for Humanity and Bristol Sports Club. He was a member of Ateneu Micaelense of Fall River, and a supporter of the East Bay Food Pantry.
Dr. deMedeiros was the 1969 chief marshall of Bristol Fourth of July Celebration and the 1980 chief marshall of the Bristol Tricentennial Celebration.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood St. Burial will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Friends of St. Elizabeth Food Pantry, 577 Wood St., Bristol, RI 02809, or the Rogers Free Library, PO Box 538, Bristol, RI 02809

Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

Arrangements are by the George Lima Funeral Home. www.limafh.com.