Manuel DaSilva 86 of Fall River died on Wednesday.

He was the husband of Maria Gloria (Arruda) DaSilva.

Born in Maia, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of

the late Maria Jose (Monte-Bastos) and Jose Bertanha DaSilva.

Prior to his retirement, he had worked as Machine Operator in

the Textile Industry. He also served as a Minister and Deacon

at the Christ Temple in Fall River and Tiverton. In addition to his wife, he is

survived by his children Kathleen Arruda, Jose Silva, Natalie Cleaves, Betty Ann Dias and Lisa Garside, along with 13 grandchildren,
15 greatgrandchildren, a brother and a sister.

Visitation MONDAY 5-8 PM at the Christ Temple, Fish Rd, Tiverton.

His Funeral will be held on TUESDAY at the Christ Temple
Tiverton, RI
at 9am. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River.

Arrangements are under the direction of the A F ALMEIDA
FUNERAL HOME 1309 Globe St Fall River. www.almeida-pocasset.com