Manuel M. Macedo

Manuel M. Macedo, age 82, of Acushnet, passed away Monday, August 01, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Ernestina (Pimentel) Macedo to whom he has been married for the past 56 years.

Born in Fenais da Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Jeremias and Idalina (Pacheco) Macedo.

Mr. Macedo was educated in Portugal and worked in the boating industry with his son for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children; Jeremias Macedo and his wife Elizabeth of New Bedford, Jose Macedo, Antonio Macedo, Maria Amaral and her husband Joel, Lucy Macedo all of Acushnet, two sisters; Eduarda Rodriguese and her husband Jose, Zenobia Pereira and her husband Jose of Sao Miguel, four grandchildren; Matthew, Chelsea, Tahlia, Preston, one great-granddaughter; Chloee and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Maria das Neves Macedo and Maria das Neves Macedo.

His Funeral will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 9:00AM in Immaculate Conception Church, Earle St., New Bedford. Burial in Acushnet Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home, New Bedford. For tributes or directions: www.rock-funeralhome.com