TAUNTON – Alberto T. Pinheiro, husband of Maria L. (Amaro) Pinheiro of Taunton, died at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton on Oct. 10, 2012.
He was 78.
Mr. Pineiro was born and raised in Terceira, Azores, and served in the Portuguese Army before moving to Taunton in 1974.
He was the son of the late Francisco and Madalena (Oliveira) Pinheiro. Employed by the former Rand McNally and Colorworld, Mr. Pinheiro retired in 1998.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Pinheiro leaves a son, Paulo Pinheiro and his wife Lori of E. Taunton; two daughters, Maria M. Rodrigues and her husband Francisco, and Ana M. Andre and her husband Carlos, all of Taunton; a sister, Henriqueta Pinheiro of Terceira, Azores; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Francisco, Jose and Madalena Pinheiro.
His funeral will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, Oct. 13th 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday Oct. 12th from 6 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.