Mr. Edelmiro Zuniga of Taunton, died Thursday, February 13 in Longmeadow of Taunton following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Elena (DeLeon) Zuniga. He was born 74 years ago in San Jose, Costa Rica, the son of the late Carlos and Evangelina Zuniga. He was educated in Costa Rica and had resided in the United States for the past 48 years. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by Nabisco in Mansfield for 30 years. Edelmiro enjoyed fishing, working on his car, and spending time with his family. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Taunton.
In addition to his wife, he leaves: 1 son: Christian Zuniga and his wife, Ann of Whitman; 5 brothers: Ricoberto, Jesus, Carlos, Jeraldo and Juanbautista; 7 sisters: Felicia, Rosarita, Margarita, Rosa, Celina, Teresa, and Zofia, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Tuesday, February 18 at 10:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.