FALL RIVER – Antero M. Raposo, age 53 of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Debra (Arruda) Raposo. Born in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of Mariana de Lurdes (Ferreira) Raposo and the late Antero Raposo.
Antero loved watching wrestling and soccer especially his team Sporting. He also loved long rides with his family and loved to travel. He was most proud of his two sons Chris and Kyle and especially of his grandson Weston who he absolutely lit up when he saw. He will be sorely missed by his wife, children, grandchild, in-laws, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. May he rest in the sweetest peace now and forever.
Along with his wife and mother he is survived by his sons Christopher Raposo (wife Adele) of Westport and Kyle Raposo of Westport; a grandson: Weston Christopher Raposo; siblings: Maria Santa Raposo, Maria dos Añjos De Oliviera, Herondina Viveiros, Lidia Rodrigues, Maria Jose Quiterio, João Raposo and Paula Barreira.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday, May 25th here at 7:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday, May 24th from 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.