TAUNTON – Manuel S. Ferreira, husband of the late Matilda M. “Tillie” Ferreira, died at Longmeadow of Taunton, on Nov. 30, 2013.
He was 92.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Manuel M. and Leocardia (Santos) Ferreira.
Manny was raised and educated in Taunton, and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 17th Air Force, 97th Bomb Group, of the 414th Bombardment Squadron.
A retired Captain and Fire Inspector, he served on the Taunton Fire Department for over thirty-four years.
Active in local affairs, Manny was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 83, VFW Post 611, Elks Lodge 150, VFW Seniors, and the Greater Taunton Charitable Association.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, walking, photography, and collecting cameras.
Survivors include a son, Daniel J. Ferreira and his wife, Judith of New London, NH; two sisters, Theresa Benoit and Hilda Charette, both of Dunedin, FL; longtime friend, Marie Rudd of Rehoboth; friend and companion, Marie Pludra-Turner of Taunton; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the father of the late Laura L. Costa, and the brother of the late Jose, George and Antonio Ferreira, and the late Alice White.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, Dec. 5th at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at Mayflower Hill Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 4th from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Taunton Fire Department PR Fund, 49 North Walker St. Taunton, MA 02780 or a charity of your choice.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.