Michael S. Miranda, 57, of Westport died Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was the husband of Marsha J. (Smith) Miranda.
Born in Fall River, son of Roberta J. “Bunny” (Rogers) Miranda of Westport and Leonard J. Miranda and his wife Suzanne of Somerset, he had lived in Westport since 1987. He was a shore engineer for the fishing vessel Buzzards Bay.
Mr. Miranda loved riding his motorcycle that he built and he enjoyed shell fishing in the Westport River. He was a loyal family man who could fix anything and spent most of his time helping others.
Including his wife and parents, survivors include 3 sons: Nathan M. Miranda and his wife Deo-Lynne of Somerset, Jacob A. Miranda of Westport and Jordan M. Miranda of Westport; 2 brothers: Matthew Miranda of Westport and Mark Miranda of Swansea; 2 sisters: Michelle Borden of Fall River and Melaine Miranda of Hyannis; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Herbert and Judith Smith of Westport; and more than 25 nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Potter Funeral Home from 9am to 11am. Afterwards, come join us to celebrate his life with family and friends at Noquochoke Orchards, 594 Drift Road, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Miranda Family Fund at the Westport Credit Union.