Antonio
Antonio F. Santos
d. December 30, 2011
Hudson, MA
Antonio F. Santos, 79, of Hudson, died on Friday, Dec. 30th at Marlboro Hospital. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Maria Carmo (Braga) Santos of Hudson.
Antonio was born and raised in Santa Maria, The Azores of Portugal, son of the late Manuel Joaquim Santos and Maria da Gloria Freitas. He moved to Hudson from Santa Maria in 1974 and was employed as a mason for many years by S&F Concrete Co. of Hudson until his retirement. He was a member of the Hudson Portuguese Club and was well known there as a talented cook, preparing many dishes for members and guests during the frequent feasts and festivals celebrated at the club. He was also a member of Saint Michael's Parish in Hudson.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his twelve children, Jose Manuel Santos, Antonio Santos, Dinis Santos, Joao Santos, Maria do Ceu Chaves, Marcia Monteiro, Dimas Santos, Aida Santos, Regina Martins, Aristides Santos, Armindo Santos and Michael Santos. He was predeceased by his daughter, Aida Santos at the age of two in Santa Maria. He is also survived by his sister, Irena Chaves; 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
Antonio F. Santos, 79, of Hudson, died on Friday, Dec. 30th at Marlboro Hospital. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Maria Carmo (Braga) Santos of Hudson.
Antonio was born and raised in Santa Maria, The Azores of Portugal, son of the late Manuel Joaquim Santos and Maria da Gloria Freitas. He moved to Hudson from Santa Maria in 1974 and was employed as a mason for many years by S&F Concrete Co. of Hudson until his retirement. He was a member of the Hudson Portuguese Club and was well known there as a talented cook, preparing many dishes for members and guests during the frequent feasts and festivals celebrated at the club. He was also a member of Saint Michael's Parish in Hudson.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his twelve children, Jose Manuel Santos, Antonio Santos, Dinis Santos, Joao Santos, Maria do Ceu Chaves, Marcia Monteiro, Dimas Santos, Aida Santos, Regina Martins, Aristides Santos, Armindo Santos and Michael Santos. He was predeceased by his daughter, Aida Santos at the age of two in Santa Maria. He is also survived by his sister, Irena Chaves; 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 2nd at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
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