Steven L. Viera, 30, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 25, 2014.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Kenneth and Jennifer (Plaud) Viera of Rochester.
Steven worked at his family’s furniture finishing business for many years before opening his own finishing shop eight years ago. He was a hard worker and was very dedicated to his craft.
Steven touched the lives of many with his beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and his most gentle, loving heart. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing the guitar, writing music, and watching Sunday football. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his brother and friends, campfires with his cousins, and spending time with his two chocolate labs Bonnie and Bruiser. Steven was an adventurous soul who was passionate about nature and country living. Survivors include his parents; his brother Kenny Jr. of Rochester and his brother’s girlfriend Brianna Hogan of Marion; his maternal grandmother, Joan (Leeks) Plaud of Fairhaven; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Lawrence R. Plaud, and Raymond L. and Jeannette Viera, as well as his cousin Jacob M. Duff.
Visiting hours will be on Saturday, December 6th from 9AM to 12 Noon at Saunders- Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6 Mattapoisett. Burial will follow at 12:30 PM at the Rochester Center Cemetery on Dexter Lane. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Steven Viera Memorial Fund, c/o Rockland Trust Co., 565 Rounseville Rd., Rochester, MA 02770. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.