EAST TAUNTON – Fernando M. DeAndrade, 68, an East Taunton resident for the past 15 years, died at Morton Hospital & Medical Center on July 28, 2012.
He was 68.
He was the husband of Jeanette L. (Badger) DeAndrade, to whom he was married for the past 47 years.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Joseph and Rosa (Martins) DeAndrade, Mr. Andrade moved to the area at the age of twelve and attended Taunton schools.
He later resided in Brockton for over 32 years prior to moving to E. Taunton.
A U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. DeAndrade was employed by GM in Framingham as an assembler for 20 years, later working as a Fireman 2nd Class at the former Paul Dever School and MCI Walpole.
He was currently employed by Mastria Buick & Cadillac of Raynham.
A member of Elks Lodge 150, Taunton Sports Club, and Berkley American Legion Post 121, Mr. DeAndrade will be remembered as a very patriotic citizen who enjoyed debating politics.
A communicant of Holy Family Church, and avid N. E. Patriots fan, he enjoyed gardening, and had a special love for his granddaughters, Alexa and Jasmine.
In addition to his wife and grandchildren, he leaves a daughter, Kimberly M. Wilbur and her husband Robert of Taunton; two brothers, Osvaldo DeAndrade of NC, and Charles DeAndrade of FL; a sister, Irene Mello of Taunton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Alphonso DeAndrade.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, August 2nd at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Holy Family Church, East Taunton at 9 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 1st from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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