Antonio Nunes
September 2, 1928 — May 22, 2017
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St. James Cemetery
Antonio Nunes
ANTONIO V. NUNES
Oldest C.U.P. member
Naugatuck, CT Antonio V. Nunes, 88, the husband of Balbina (Fernandes) Nunes, died peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Antonio was born on September 2, 1928 in Torreira, Portugal a son of the late Antonio M. Vieira and Amelia N. Pereira and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Antonio worked for over 35 years at the chemical division of Uniroyal, Inc., was a founding member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and was presently the longest standing member of the Clube Uniao Portuguesa. Antonio loved spending time with his family, visiting with his son at Tony’s Men’s Shop in Waterbury, boating and fishing and following the N.H.S. Boys Soccer Team, coached by his son Arthur.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, Antonio is survived by his sons, Arthur Nunes and his wife Leonor, Antonio Nunes, Jr. and his wife Toni, Joe Nunes and his wife Manuela; his grandchildren, Justin Nunes, Stacey Meister and her husband Jason, Christina Nunes, Felisha Nunes and Caitlyn Nunes; his great grandchildren, Alyson and Ashley Meister and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Antonio was predeceased by 2 brothers, Joaquim and Jose and 2 sisters, Amelia and Adelaide.
The Nunes family would like to sincerely thank Bridget from Hartford Health Care, Hospice at Home, as well as caregivers Victoria, Elsa, Helena, Debbie and Carmen for the excellent care that they provided.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury. Everyone is kindly asked to go directly to Church. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-8pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Antonio’s memory, contributions can be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT 06706 or to Clube Uniao Portuguesa, 110 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770.
Oldest C.U.P. member
Naugatuck, CT Antonio V. Nunes, 88, the husband of Balbina (Fernandes) Nunes, died peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Antonio was born on September 2, 1928 in Torreira, Portugal a son of the late Antonio M. Vieira and Amelia N. Pereira and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Antonio worked for over 35 years at the chemical division of Uniroyal, Inc., was a founding member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and was presently the longest standing member of the Clube Uniao Portuguesa. Antonio loved spending time with his family, visiting with his son at Tony’s Men’s Shop in Waterbury, boating and fishing and following the N.H.S. Boys Soccer Team, coached by his son Arthur.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, Antonio is survived by his sons, Arthur Nunes and his wife Leonor, Antonio Nunes, Jr. and his wife Toni, Joe Nunes and his wife Manuela; his grandchildren, Justin Nunes, Stacey Meister and her husband Jason, Christina Nunes, Felisha Nunes and Caitlyn Nunes; his great grandchildren, Alyson and Ashley Meister and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Antonio was predeceased by 2 brothers, Joaquim and Jose and 2 sisters, Amelia and Adelaide.
The Nunes family would like to sincerely thank Bridget from Hartford Health Care, Hospice at Home, as well as caregivers Victoria, Elsa, Helena, Debbie and Carmen for the excellent care that they provided.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury. Everyone is kindly asked to go directly to Church. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-8pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. In lieu of flowers and to honor Antonio’s memory, contributions can be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT 06706 or to Clube Uniao Portuguesa, 110 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770.
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