Manuel Morais of Somerville, Ma passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at the Mt. Auburn Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born on the Island of Santa Maria in the Azores and resided in Somerville Ma for the last 60 years. Devoted husband of 62 years to his loving wife Virginia “Chickie” Morais (Assenza). Father of MaryLou Thompson and her husband Gary of Somerville. Grandfather of Nicole Dragani (Thompson) and her husband Jason of Derry NH, Ashley DeRosa-Thompson and her wife Kristina of Grafton, MA.  Great Papa of Sage Rae and Jason Anthony, Great-Great Papa of Matthew Jordy Clay. Son of the late Virginia and Joseph Morais. Step son of the late Adeline Morais. Brother of Herbert Morais and his wife Gigi of Brockton, Connie Lowe of Somerville, Odette Mamary of GA, and the late Angela Gracia and Joseph Morais. Manuel is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Manny had a love for camping and spent many summers up on Moosehead Lake in Maine. Cooking was his passion, and what he enjoyed most was when family and friends would come together under one roof, especially to feast on his creations. He will be remembered most for his sense of humor, original style and love for his family.

Visitation at the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge in Cambridge on Saturday May 21, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:30 am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph's Church, 264 Washington St.,Somerville at 11:00 am