Taunton, Maria Antao Pereira a long time Taunton resident died Monday April 5, 2010 at Longmeadow Nursing Home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was 91 years of age. She was the wife of the late Manuel Medeiros Festa Mrs. Pereira was born in St. Michael Azores Daughter of the late Joaquin Antao Pereira and Leduina Rosa de Braga Mrs. Pereira was a long time member of St. Anthony’s Church and she also belonged to the Pray group at the church. She was involved with the Holy Ghost Fiest. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Pereira is survived by two daughters Maurina Braga of Taunton and Mariazinha Mauca of Canada two sons Tony Festa of Taunton and Jose Manuel Festa of Taunton. She was the sister of Ilda Pereira daSilva of Fall River, Isabel Antao Pereira of Portugal, Manuel Antao Pereira of Canada, Filomeno Antao Pereira of Portugal and the late Rosalina Pereira Festa, Olivia A. Pereira and Maria Rosa Medeiros She also leaves ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pereira’s funeral services will be held at the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) on Friday April 9, 2010 at 8am Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony’s Church at 9am relatives and friends invited to attend Visiting hours will be held Thursday April 8, 2010 from 4-8pm Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements made by the Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St.) J. Kevin Corbett Funeral Director 508-821-7771