Joseph P. Miranda, age 73, of Berkley, passed away on May 23, 2016 with his loving canine companion, Lucky, by his side. Joe was born in Fall River. He was predeceased by his parents, the late Joseph P. and Otelia (Soares) Miranda.
He served in the United States Air Force, obtained an honorable discharge in 1967, and later settled on the west coast. Joey worked for a number of years at area casinos as a card dealer. Thereafter, prior to retirement and his move back east to care for his aging mother, Joe enjoyed driving a taxi in and around San Francisco, CA.
Joseph is survived by his aunt Jane DeAguiar and her husband John of Somerset and his uncle David Miranda and his wife Janet of Fairhaven. Joe leaves behind an extended family of cousins, including in particular Leigh Shepley Miranda of Fairhaven and William A. Soares of Somerset, and friends.
Following cremation a memorial service will take place at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God located at 4321 North Main Street, Fall River on Saturday, June 18th at 10 am. Burial will be scheduled at a later date at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Arrangements were under the direction of the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 North Main Street, Fall River. www.rogersfuneral.com.