New Bedford - Walter "Softy" Cunha, 66, of New Bedford died Tuesday, August 19,2003 at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford after a long illness. He was the husband ofGerda "Kathy" Cunha.
He was born in New Bedford son of the late Manuel and Eva (Mendoza) Cunhaand resided in New Bedford most of his life, living in Florida for 8 years. He was theowner/operator of the former Bedford York Transport, New Bedford and the former G& W Truck and Trailer Repair, New Bedford for many years. He also drove truck andbus for various local companies.
Mr. Cunha was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was amember of the Dr. C.E. Burt Chapter #7 D.A.V., New Bedford, the Gold Wing RoadRiders Assoc. and Road Knights of New England. He enjoyed spending time with hisfamily. He and his wife enjoyed riding motorcycles.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 daughters: Jeannette Constant and herhusband Dennis and Roberta Rousseau and her husband Paul all of New Bedford.
At the request of the family services will be private.