TAUNTON – Richard F. Amaral, husband of the late Irene M. (Nevius) Amaral, died peacefully at Morton Hospital on Jan. 11, 2015 at the age of 86.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Silva) Amaral.
A lifelong resident of Taunton, Mr. Amaral attended Taunton schools and later served in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
He also served in the Army National Guard.
A union carpenter with Local Union 860 for twenty years, he was subsequently employed by Boston Insulated Wire.
Richard faithfully and lovingly cared for his late wife for the fifty years they were married.
He was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing, boating and other outdoor recreational activities.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann-Marie Howlett and her husband Roger, Jr. of Lakeville and Christine Guiliano and her husband Christopher of Wareham; two brothers, David Amaral and his wife Gail of Taunton and Frank Amaral and his wife Julie of VT; a granddaughter, Ashley Rubini and her husband Giuliano of Lakeville; and several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Joseph Amaral and Barbara Silveira.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, Jan. 20th at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary Church, Taunton at 9:45 a.m.
Burial will be at the MA National VA Cemetery in Bourne.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday Jan. 19th from 4 to 7 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.