Antone Botelho Sr. age 72 of Somerset passed away June 23, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Cowen) Botelho for 49 years and the son of the late Adolf M. Botelho Sr. and the late Francis (Pontiff) Botelho. Prior to retiring, Antone worked as a jig operator for Newport Finishing Co. and the Pioneer Finishing Co. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and a member of the N. Tiverton Sportsman’s Club.
Antone was the father of Rachel Faulkner of Marshall, TX, John Botelho (wife Michele) of Berkley, Richard Botelho (wife Maria) of Seekonk & the late Antone Botelho Jr.; grandfather of Tyler, Kyle, Travis, Austin, Kristyn, Joneice Hadley, Joanna Peterson, Kathryn Davis; great grandfather of 5; brother of Lee Lopes of Berkley, Elsie Dias of Fall River, Thomas Botelho of Florida, and the late Adolf M. Botelho Jr.; and an uncle to several nieces & nephews.
His funeral service will take place in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on MONDAY at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours SUNDAY 2-5 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.