47, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Key West. He was the longtime partner of Raymond Bloodworth. Born in Portugal, he was the son of Peter E. Vieira and Olga M. (Alves) Tavares. Michael's passion was playing guitar along with other musical instruments in various Rock & Roll bands since his early teens. Besides his partner and parents he is survived by three sisters, Debra (Vieira) Prescott, Brenda Vieira and Elizabeth (Cheetham) Cabana, a brother, David Cheetham along with several nephews.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, November 29th from 2 to 4pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Avenue, Lincoln, RI