Daniel Brilhante, age 83 of Somerset passed away unexpectedly Dec. 10, 2013. He was the husband of Elvira (Miranda) Brilhante and son of the late Joseph and Deolinda (Raposa) Brilhante. He was a retired construction worker, a member of Laborer’s Union Local 610, the Tennessee Boy’s Club, the Somerset Progressive Club and St. John of God Church.
Daniel was the father of Arthur Miranda (wife Cheryl) of Tiverton, Bernard W. Miranda (wife Mary-Lou) of Somerset and the late Daniel Brilhante Jr. He was the brother of William, Delores, & Maurine Brilhante, Izzy Aguiar, Lillian Rivest, Pauline Luciano, Georgina Martin and Hilda Ferry all of Fall River, Natalie Briand of Somerset, and the late Manuel Brilhante. He was the grandfather of Karen Miranda, Lynn Miranda Sigman and Matthew Miranda; great grandfather of Ali Nicole and Benjamin Sigman and Alec Barbosa Miranda. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River SATURDAY at 8:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church Brayton Ave., Somerset at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours FRIDAY 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to a charity of your choosing. www.rogersfuneral.com