Joseph R. Andrade, age 94 of Taunton, passed away on August 12, 2017 at Morton Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was the loving life partner of the late Flora (Perry) Burgo.
Joseph was born in Assonet, a son of the late John and Mary Andrade.
Before retirement, Mr. Andrade was employed with New Jersey Rubber Co for over 30 years and with Newton Food Co. for over 10 years.
He proudly served his country with the Army during WWII. Joseph was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, and was also a loving and caring person who was devoted to his family.
He was the loving father of Joseph Andrade-Burgo, Danny Burgo, Wayne Burgo , Christopher Burgo all of Taunton, Robert Burgo of East Taunton, Frank Burgo of Brockton , Jenny Pina of Freetown, Flora “Pinky” Burgo and Priscilla Burgo both of Taunton. He was the brother of Julia Avelino of Taunton. Grandfather of many grand, great grand and great-great grandchildren. Mr. Andrade was the father late Mary Ann Monteiro, John Poncho Burgo and the late James Burgo, and brother of the late Antone Andrade.
Mr. Andrade’s funeral will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 8:30 am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Saint Mary’s Church.
Interment with military honors will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 4 to 7 pm in the Silva Funeral Home.
(Additional parking with full handicap access is located on the north side of the funeral home.)
For expressions of sympathy or to sign an online guestbook, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com