Arthur G. Neto, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Longmeadow of Taunton surrounded by his loving family. He was 95 years old.
Mr. Neto was the beloved husband of Alice (Correia) Neto.
Arthur was born in Taunton, a son of the late Enos and Augusta (Souza) Neto.
An electrician by trade, he was a longstanding member of the IBEW Local Union 223 for over 50 years. A proud veteran of World War II, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, bird watching and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Besides his loving wife Alice of over 70 years, he is survived by his daughters, Diane Carnes and her husband Joseph of East Taunton, Linda Upson and her husband Marcel Joseph of St. Augustine, FL. He was also the grandfather of Michele Handley, Jenna Aylward and her husband Peter and David Handley and his wife Stacy. He was also the beloved great grandfather of Gianna and Alahna Handley, and brother of the late Gregory Neto, Joseph Neto, Mary Freitas, Emily Orfao, Eleanor Demers and Georgina Correia. Arthur left many friends at All American Assisted Living in Raynham.
Mr. Neto’s funeral with visitation will be held on Monday morning, October 31, 2016 at 10 am followed by a funeral service at 11 am in the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway, Taunton. Interment with military honors will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Arthur’s memory made to a charity of one’s choice , would be deeply appreciated.
For online expressions of sympathy, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com