TAUNTON – Daniel F. dos Santos, husband of Deolinda (Bernardo) dos Santos of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on Oct. 24, 2014.
He was 85.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel I. and Angelina (da Costa S. Pedro) dos Santos.
A resident of the area since 1967, Mr. dos Santos was employed by Reed & Barton Silversmiths for twenty-six years, retiring several years ago.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church.
Mr. dos Santos enjoyed quahauging, gardening, helping his son with his homing pigeons, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Daniel F. Santos of Norton and Joseph F. Santos Taunton; a daughter, Marylou Forman and her husband Fabian of Taunton; a brother, Adelino dos Santos of Toronto, Canada; a sister, Angelina Couto of Toronto, Canada and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also the father of the late Maria da Fatima dos Santos and the brother of the late Jose I. dos Santos.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Wednesday Oct. 29th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 28th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.