Donald J. Miranda a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away on Aug. 29, 2010 at the age of 77 yrs, after a long & courageous illness. Son of the late Joseph R. and the late Ellen (Bower) Miranda. He attended Fall River schools & graduated from the Diman Practical Nursing School in Fall River. He worked at the former Firestone Company in Fall River and retired from the Paul A. Dever School in Taunton, MA after many years of employment. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War.
Besides his former wife, Janice J. Miranda, he leaves one son, John A. Miranda and one daughter Lori A. Silva of Fall River, and two grandchildren, Alexander P. Silva & Victoria A. Silva of Fall River, several nieces and cousins, one sister, Gertrude Bruneau of Fall River. He was predeceased by a sister, Jean Jennings.
There will be no calling hours. In accordance with Donald’s wishes, he was cremated. Interment will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 3oo Lynwood St. Fall River, MA 02721
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA. www.rogersfuneral.com