TAUNTON – Joao B. DeEscobar, husband of the late Maria (Alberto) DeEscobar, died at Taunton Nursing Home on March 2, 2014.
He was 91.
Born in Fayal, Azores he was the son of the late Joao and Mariana L. Escobar.
He was educated in Fayal and served in the Portuguese Army.
A Taunton resident since 1972, Mr. DeEscobar was employed by the former Taunton Silversmiths, retiring in 1984.
He was a communicant of Annunciation of The Lord Church and enjoyed gardening, making wine, playing cards and spending time with his great grandchildren.
Survivors include a son, Jose A. Escobar and his wife Teresa of Taunton; a sister, Maria L. Andrade of San Jose, CA; a daughter-in-law, Fatima Escobar of Fayal; five grandchildren, Silvia Lander of Taunton, Suzete Marquis of Rehoboth, Christine Lema of Berkley, and Michelle and Diane Escobar, both of Fayal; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the father of the late Joao M. Escobar.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, March 6th at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of the Lord Church at 11:30 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 Wednesday, March 5th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.