Antonio R. Silveira, 79, of Fall River, husband of Maria J. (Correia) Silveira, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 1, 2023, after an illness.  Born in St. Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Manuel da Silveira and the late Natalina da Medeiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969.

Antonio spent his adult life working as a machine operator at Plymouth Rubber, then at Lightolier and finally at Duro Textiles until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of the Academica Club, the Don Carlos Club, and the Fall River Sports Club where he enjoyed playing dominoes and cards with friends. Antonio enjoyed early mornings going fishing as well as working on a friend's farm. An avid soccer fan, Sporting CP was his favorite team, and he spent countless hours cheering them on. Antonio found joy in providing for his family and the quality time spent together.

In addition to Maria, his wife of 52 years, he is survived by three children; Debbie Pacheco (husband Kenneth) of Fall River, Peter Silveira (wife Jennifer) of Riverside, Rhode Island, and Jennifer Mullins (husband Kevin) of Ashland, Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Joshua Silveira, Aiden Silveira, Hannah Silveira, Sierra Mullins, and Bryce Mullins; two step grandchildren, the late Billy Burdick (wife Cassie) and Ryan Pacheco; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Gilberto da Silveira and Normanda da Silveira.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, April 13th, in Espirito Santo Church followed by his committal at St. Patrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Antonio's memory to The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, 200 Frieberg Parkway, Suite 1000, Westborough, MA 01581; (781)255-8884; Donate to The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter .

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website ( www.silvafaria.com ) and not through a third party. Thank you!