TAUNTON – Manuel F. Carreiro, husband of Maria F. (Casemiro) Carreiro of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on June 13, 2013.
He was 79.
Born, raised and educated in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Georgina (Vigario) Carreiro Pereira.
Taunton resident since 1993, Mr. Carreiro was employed as a machine operator by the American Light Fixtures Company for several years, retiring in 2001.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church.
In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his wife, he leaves a son, Heldeberto Leite Carreiro of New Bedford; a stepson, John Medeiros of Taunton; a sister, Diodata Carreiro of St. Michael, Azores; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Wednesday June 19th at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 9 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 June 18th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.