Manuel “ Ventura” Morgado, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on January 21, 2017 at Marian Manor.
Born in Faial da Terra, Azores a son of the late Manuel and Maria (Clemente) Morgado.
Manuel moved to Taunton in 1973, he enjoyed gardening and was devoted to his family. He will be missed by many.
Before retirement Mr. Morgado was employed with Reed & Barton for many years.
Manuel is survived by a son, Jose M. Morgado and his wife Rosa of Taunton, grandchildren Nancy Simmons and Kelly Morgado both of Taunton, great-grandfather of Kendryk Costa, Breighdyn and Akaydia Simmons. He was also the brother of Mario Morgado of Taunton, Aurora Couto, Palomita Tavares both of Canada and Arminda Resendes of NJ.
Mr. Morgado’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 9 am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway, Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Saint Anthony Church , School St., Taunton.
Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, January 24th from 4 to 7pm.
For expressions of sympathy or to sign an online guestbook, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com.