TAUNTON –Antonio B. “Tony” Chaves of Taunton, husband of Pamela (Hebard) Chaves for the past thirty-years, died at the McCarthy Care Center of East Sandwich on May 2, 2014. He was 61. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, he was the son of Maria (Borges) Chaves of Taunton and the late Antonio Sousa Chaves (Almada). A resident of the area since 1968, Tony was employed for many years by Bridgewater State University, where he worked as a maintenance foreman. He retired several months ago. Filled with humor, wisdom and compassion, Tony had many friends from all walks of life and always had a comforting smile or a one liner to share. He enjoyed spending his days on his boat, fishing, drinking a Corona and soaking up the sun. With an understanding of peace, love and happiness, Tony lived a beautiful life. He will never be forgotten, though missed by many. Always and forever in our hearts, he will be catching those big fish in the sky. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Jessica Chaves of New Bedford and Kirsten Chaves Rickis and her husband Adam of Hopedale; a brother, Joe Chaves of Charlton; two sisters, Gloria Chaves-Doherty of Attleboro and Agnes Spencer of Taunton; his dogs, Bella, Pierre, Bower and Hunter; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, May 6th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Taunton at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 5th from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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