Antone Farias Jr.

April 20, 2007

FAIRHAVEN – Antone Farias, Jr., 84, of Fairhaven, died Friday, April 20, 2007, at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Alice (Ponte) Farias. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone Sr. and the late Mary C. (Pimental) Farias, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven.

Mr. Farias was a veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Navy. He was a commercial fisherman and also worked at the Chamberlain Corp. in New Bedford until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and cooking.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael W. Farias of Fairhaven; a daughter, Debra A. Farias of Fairhaven; two brothers, James and John T. Farias, both of Fairhaven; a sister, Lydia May of Traverse City, Michigan; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Farias was the father of the late Antone V. Farias.

Funeral Information

All arrangements are under the direction of the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, or consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/994-9471.

Donations Information

Contributions in his memory may be made to Community Nurse and Hospice Care, 62 Center St., P.O. Box 751, Fairhaven, MA 02719.