TAUNTON – Manuel S. Fontinha of Taunton died at the Guardian Center in Brockton on August 20, 2015.
He was 93.
A lifelong resident of Taunton, he was the son of the late Alvino S. and Leopoldina (Silva) Fontinha.
He was a 1940 graduate of Taunton High School, and graduated from Bentley College with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting.
Manuel was employed as a store manager for Fernandes Supermarkets, and eventually became their District Manager.
A communicant of St. Anthony Church, he enjoyed gardening and horse racing.
Survivors include his sister, Rose Wedge of MI and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Domingo Fontinha, Clementina Johnson, and Mary Benson.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Church, Taunton on Tuesday, August 25th at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, c/o St. Anthony Church, 126 School St. Taunton, MA 02780 or St. Vincent’s Home, 2425 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720, or The Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, 3012 Elm Street, Dighton, MA 02715.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, at St. Mary’s Square in Taunton.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.