Manuel Abrantes

May 26, 2008

NEW BEDFORD – Manuel Abrantes, 68, of Fairhaven, died Monday, May 26, 2008, in St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, after a long illness. He was the husband of Priscilla M. (Serpa) Abrantes. Born and brought up in New Bedford, the son of the late Jose and the late Constantina (Moniz) Abrantes, he settled in Fairhaven twenty-six years ago, where he was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church.

Mr. Abrantes had worked at Revere Copper and Brass as a machine operator for about ten years, until becoming disabled in 2000. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Abrantes is survived by a daughter, Tiffany A. Abrantes of Fairhaven; a grandson, Logan Manuel Turner; a brother, Louis Abrantes of New Bedford; a sister, Rose Santos of New Bedford; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and a great-nephew. Mr. Abrantes was the brother of the late Joseph Abrantes, Connie Cardona and Mary Doucette.

Funeral Information

His funeral will be held Friday, May 30, 2008, at 9:00AM from THE FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. Joseph’s Church, Fairhaven. Interment will follow the Mass in River-Side Cemetery, Fairhaven. Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 29, from 4:00-8:00PM in the funeral home. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/994-9471.

Donations Information

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.