TAUNTON - Jose M. Vieira, husband of Ana M. (Dias) Vieira, died at his Taunton home on July 26, 2013.
He was 75.
Born and raised in St. Michael, Azores, he the son of the late Augusto and Maria Carmo (Dias) Vieira.
He moved to the US in 1959, and later settled in Taunton in 1972.
Employed by the former Copper Craft Guild for several years, Jose later worked as a gold melter for Stern & Leach of Attleboro retiring 2002.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church.
A sports fan, Jose especially enjoyed soccer, wrestling and hockey.
His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of Taunton, he leaves two sons, George and Peter Vieira, both of Taunton; a daughter, Tina (Vieira) Bloom and her husband Matthew of Taunton; four grandchildren, Ashley Evans, Noah and Lucas Bloom, and Victoria Vieira; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Maria Leite, Fatima Cabral and Antonio Vieira.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Wednesday, July 31st at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 9 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 Tuesday, July 30th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.