Antone Andrade

Herald News

Obituary with Photo for Monday, July 4, 2011

Antone Andrade, 92, of Fall River, MA, died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Aline (Belanger) Andrade.

Born in Tiverton, RI, a son of the late Manuel and Maria de Jesus (Rezendes) Andrade; he resided most of his life in Fall River.

A veteran of the U.S. Army he served during WWII.

Mr. Andrade worked for many years as a hatter in the local millinery industry, retiring in 1984.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and trips to Foxwoods.

His first born who predeceased him was the late Antone Russell Andrade. Besides his wife of 64 years, he is survived by 4 children, Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Husband Steven) of Somerset, MA; Paula Andrade of North Providence, RI; Nancy Knight (Husband Raymond) of Fall River, MA; and Donald Andrade (Wife Patricia) of Boston, MA; a daughter-in-law, Donna Martel of Johnston, RI; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Oliveira Funeral Home 215 Columbia St. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 5 - 7 p.m. The family's preference is for donations to The ALS Association Development Department 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, in lieu of flowers.