Manuel F. Oliveira, Jr., 69, of New Bedford died April 27, 2007 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the former husband of the late Bette A. (Ryan) Oliveira.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel F. and Maria J. (Cordeiro) Oliveira, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Oliveira was the proprietor of Manny's Auto Service on County St. in New Bedford for 40 years until retirement.
He was a member of the New Bedford Revolver and Rifle Club. He enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time at home with his family and friends.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Peggy Sue Carvalho, and her fiancée David Babcock, of New Bedford and Donna Marie Palmer, and her husband Mark, of Dartmouth; a sister, Dolores Smith, and her husband George, of Greensville, SC; his companion, Evelyn Silveira of Dartmouth; 6 grandchildren, John Carvalho, Jr., Ross Carvalho, John Furtado, III, Scott Furtado, Evan Babcock and Courtney Babcock; a great-grandson, Jared Furtado and a second great-grandson Dillon expected in May; several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Alfred Oliveira.
His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday, May 1st from 4-8 PM.