Manuel R. Escobar, 90, of Fairhaven, formerly of Rochester, died Sunday February 14, 2010 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of the late Maria (Garcia) Escobar, who passed away in 2002.
Born in Faial, Azores, he immigrated to the United States in 1959 after the 1957 volcano, residing in Rochester until his illness four years ago.
He is remembered for his gardening, farming, winemaking, sense of humor, positive attitude on life, and the twinkle in his eye. He greeted everyone with a smile and treated each new friend as family. His family was the most important part of his life.
He is survived by his daughters, Maria Escobar of British Columbia, Canada, Maria Barrow of Fairhaven, and Laura Hergenhan and her husband John of Fairhaven; his five beloved grandchildren, Elvis Dutra of British Columbia, William Mitchell of Deering, NH, Elizabeth Tamulevich of Bedford, NH, Cari Mailloux and John C. Hergenhan, both of Fairhaven; and the loves and sparks of his life, his six great-grandchildren, Jared and Connor Dutra, James and Jack Tamulevich, Mia Hergenhan, and Marley Mailloux. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his large extended family of friends.
He was the brother of the late Joao and Jose Escobar.
His Funeral will be held on Friday at 8:30 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett, followed by the Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Fairhaven at 10 AM. Visiting hours are omitted. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, c/o 362 Sconticut Neck Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.