Manuel Monteiro Fortes (64) of Brockton died July 6th in the Accent Care Hospice Center, Milton.
He was born in Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, son of the late Antonio Jose Fortes and Alcangela Maria Dias Monteiro. Manuel was a construction worker by trade and loved watching his favorite soccer team SL Benfica, listening to Bob Marley music, riding his bicycle, making jokes, and was known to his family and friends as a hard worker.
Manuel is survived by 2 sons, Ericson Fortes of Brockton and Admilson Fortes of Portugal, his daughter Erika Malo of Brockton, many brothers and sisters including Albertina Fortes, Maria Fortes, Filomena Fortes and Zeca Fortes, and 8 grandchildren, Djerika Malo, Leo Lopes, Alyah Fortes, Evan Malo, Sienna Ramos, Ayden Fortes, Mia Fortes, and Jaison Fortes.
Visitation in the Home of Funerarias Multi Culturel, 238 Court Street Brockton, Wednesday, July 9th from 5-8 pm.
Services in the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 10th at 9 am. Burial to follow in Melrose Cemetery, 88 N Pearl Street, Brockton.