Westport – Peter J. Monteiro, 79, of Westport died Monday, July 11, 2005, unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Herminia E. (Teixeira) Monteiro.
He was born in Providence, RI, son of the late John D. and Maria D. (Silva) Monteiro, and was a lifelong resident of Westport. He was a United States Army veteran serving his country in WWII, and was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Prior to his retirement in 1995 he was a metal extractor for Noranda of East Providence, RI, and had previously worked for Bristol Manufacturing and American Auto Auctions of Taunton. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport.
Mr. Monteiro was a past commander and delegate for District 9 of American Legion Post #145. An avid New England Patriots and Boston Celtics fan, he enjoyed reading, carpentry, traveling and spending time with his family. He also loved his dog Simba.
Including his wife, he is survived by 2 sons: Peter J. Monteiro, Jr. of El Paso, TX and Paul Monteiro of Westport; 2 daughters: Cynthia M. Osborne of Wilmington, DE and Beverly A. Monteiro of Wilmington, DE; a brother: Joseph Monteiro of Dartmouth; 2 sisters: Virginia Almeida of Dartmouth and Justina Teixeira of Dartmouth; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late John Paul Monteiro and grandfather of the late Peter J. Monteiro III and Michael J. Monteiro.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Thursday 4 – 7 P.M.
Funeral from the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, Friday July 15, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Entombment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.
Flowers are acceptable, or memorial donations may be made to: American Legion Post #145, 489 Sanford Rd., Westport, MA 02790 or New Bedford Animal Rescue League, 126 Macarthur Dr., New Bedford, MA 02740.