Leonard G.“Spanky” Cabral. Age 64.Husband of Margaret M. (Mello) Cabral.Residence 246 Mt. Fair Circle,Swansea, Ma. formerly of Vinnicum Rd., Swansea, MA. Died Friday at home. Born in Fall River, MA. Son of the late John L. Cabral and the late Mary (Fernandes) Cabral. He was a life long resident of Swansea. Before retiring, he was Owner of Cabral’s Towing & Automotive in Swansea and of Spanky’s Racing Collectibles. He was a former Swansea Reserve Special Officer. He was an avid Nascar fan. He was a member of the Old Timers Garage. He was a member of St. Dominic Church.
Besides his wife of Swansea, he is survived by Six Sons: Steven J. Cabral of Somerset, MA, Leonard J. Cabral of Swansea, MA, William R. Cabral of Fall River, MA, Kyle P. Cabral of Swansea, MA, Joseph M. Cabral of Swansea, MA and Shawn P. Cabral of Swansea, MA. One Daughter: Kerilynn Cabral of Swansea, MA. One Sister: Leonora Massa of Portsmouth, RI. One Brother: John L. Cabral of Swansea, MA. Five Grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. Fall River, Ma. on Tuesday at 7:45 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Dominic Church, GAR Hwy., Swansea, Ma. at 9:00 AM. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River, MA. Calling hours Monday 5-9 P.M.