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John M. Moitoso
February 09, 2017

Obituary

John Manuel Moitoso, 78 of Taunton, passed away suddenly on February 9th in Laguna Niguel, California. He was the beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth (Martin) Moitoso.

Born in Faial, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria Moitoso. John immigrated to the US in the late 50’s and worked for the Taunton Housing Authority, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed fishing, boating, cards, dominos, spending time with family and friends, New England sports, and cooking for friends and charity.

Besides his wife, survivors include his sons, John Moitoso and his husband David Mesch of Laguna Niguel, CA and Mark Moitoso and his wife Regina Hager-Moitoso of Duxbury, MA; beloved grandchildren, Madison, Graham, and Evan Moitoso of Duxbury; sister, Maria Duarte and her husband Jose of Faial, Azores; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Joseph and Diane Martin of Taunton; uncle Manuel Garcia of Taunton; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Following a private cremation, relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, School St., Taunton, on Thursday at 10:00AM. Calling hours Wednesday from 5-8pm in the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway.

Please omit flowers. Donations can be made to the Portuguese American Civic Club Scholarship Fund, in memory of John Moitoso (PACC), 175 School St, Taunton, MA 02780.

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Silva Funeral Home
80 Broadway
Taunton, MA 02780
508-822-0081