Donald Pinto, 85, of North Dartmouth, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was the loving husband of Shirley E. (Arruda) Pinto for 63 years.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Martinho and Julia (Tavares) Pinto, he lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Dartmouth in 1978.
Donald loved working in his yard and gardening. He was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force, and spent 30 years in the New Bedford Fire Department retiring at the rank of Lieutenant.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Donna Avila and her husband Greg of New Market, AL, Diane Silva and her husband George of New Bedford, and Amy Zussy and her husband Derec of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Melissa, Julie, Brandon, Tara, Kayla, and Ashtyn; and 12 great-grandchildren, Emma, Olivia, Mackenzie, Noah, Ava, Lyla, Emerson, Hayden, Aubree, Irene, Cole and Parker.
Donald's Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 23rd at 10 AM in St. Julie Billiart Church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to meet directly at Church. Masks will be required.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Donald's memory to the Shriners Children's Hospital.