Born in Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel Meireles and Filomena (Dias) Brilhante.
Manuel was a polisher in the jewelry industry for many years, most recently for Herff Jones, before retiring. He was also a communicant of St. Anthony Church, Pawtucket where he was active with the choir and their church feast committee.
He was the loving father of Ana, Frank and Patricia Meireles, cherished grandfather of Victoria, Kayla, Cory and Ryan and great grandfather of Jayden, Ava, Zachary and Lucas.
He was also the brother of Alcides Ferreira, Jose Meireles, Ilda Almeida, Gizelia Viveiros, Lucia Rego, Lucia Meireles, Cecilia Meireles and the late Cesar Meireles, Maria Lidia Meireles and Diamantino Meireles.
His funeral with visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 at 8:30 AM from the PONTARELLI-MARINO FUNERAL HOME, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Anthony Church, 32 Lawn Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.
Occupancy restrictions, masks and social distancing apply.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Manuel’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St #306, Providence, RI 02906. www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com.
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