New Bedford – Antonio Matos, age 94, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Sacred Heart Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria I. (Ferraz) Matos.
Antonio was born in Água de Pau, St. Michael, Azores to the late Antonio and Maria (Oliveira) Matos. He had worked for a taxi service in Água de Pau.
He is survived by his 4 children, Lina Delgado-Matos, Delia Sousa and her husband Joseph, Altino Matos all of New Bedford and Luis Matos and his wife Dalia of New Hampshire; 6 grandchildren, Nina, Andy, Nicholas, Alexa, Lucious and Ava; siblings, Maria dos Anjos of St. Michael and Nascimente of Canada; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Joao Manuel Matos.
Antonio’s funeral service will be held on Monday March 4th at Perry Funeral Home, beginning at 9:00 A.M. with a service to take place at 10:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the family.
Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740.