TAUNTON – Anthony J. Vieira, husband of the late Dorothy (Castle) Vieira, died at his Taunton home on Jan. 8, 2014.
He was 96.
Born in Dighton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Thomas) Vieira.
He was raised and educated in Taunton.
A retired machinist, Mr. Vieira was employed by Taunton Auto Supply for many years, retiring in 1979.
In his younger years, he had worked for the former New England Brass Company.
Mr. Vieira played the harmonica and enjoyed gardening, yard work and photography.
Handy with tools, he enjoyed woodworking and repair work.
In his spare time, he enjoyed going for Sunday drives and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Frederick Vieira and his wife Jeannine of Taunton; two daughters, Marjorie Romines of Lawton, OK, and Anna Thurston of Taunton; eight grandchildren; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Joseph, Charles and Edward Vieira, and the late Alice Leal and Mary DeFrias.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, Jan 11th at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The family will be receiving visitors at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.