Antonio R. daSilva, age 74, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria (Victorino) daSilva. They were married for 49 years.
Born in Marilia, Brasil, he was the son of the late Joao Pereira daSilva and Celina (Travalom) daSilva.
Mr. daSilva worked as a Laborer for Quaker Fabrics for 32 years before his retirement in 2009. He will be remembered as a quiet, friendly man who enjoyed spending time with his family, a nice cup of coffee and the Sao Paulo soccer team.
Besides his devoted wife, Antonio is survived by his son, Rogerio daSilva and his wife Isabel of Fall River, one grandson, Kobe daSilva, one sister, Vera Pereira daSilva of Sao Paulo, Brasil, sisters-in-law Fatima Gervaiso and Ana Jacob and brothers-in-law Lenny Gervaiso and Jose Jacob.
His visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 8:30-10:30 AM in Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in Espirito Santo Church, 311 Alden Street, Fall River. Burial will be held in Notre Dame Cemetery.