TAUNTON – Arthur S. Ferreira, husband of Shirley Ann (Rounds) Ferreira of Taunton, died at Longmeadow of Taunton on March 20, 2014, following a long illness.
He was 82.
Born, raised, and educated in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel S. and Maria A. (Luciano) Ferreira.
A US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr. Ferreira moved to Taunton in 1955 and was later employed for many years as a grocery manager for the former A&P and Roach Brothers.
He retired in 2001.
A member of the Korean Veterans, and an avid sports fan, Arthur enjoyed yard work and loved to travel.
He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church.
In addition to his wife of fifty-eight years, he leaves a son, Arthur F. Ferreira and his wife Julie of Taunton; two daughters, Karen Ann Moore of Bradford, VT and Cheryl Jean Ferreira of Taunton; two sisters, Irene Ferreira of Bristol, RI and Laura Lopes of Fall River; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Frank, Antone, Manuel and Joseph Ferreira, Deolinda Fernandes, and Mary and Sarah Benevides.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, March 25th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church, Taunton at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 24th from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02779.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.