Antonio João Moco

Hyannis – Antonio João Moco, age 61, affectionately known as Tó João to family and friends, died unexpectedly Monday, November 28, 2011 at Cape Cod Hospital. Antonio was the beloved husband of Fernanda Maria (Mendes) Moco and beloved father of David M. Moco of New Bedford and the late Michael M. Moco.
Mr. Moco was a son of Estrela P.(Ribeiro) Moco of Portugal and the late Antonio Pereira Moco. He was born in Leca-Da-Palmeira, Porto, Potugal. He lived in Cova, Figueira-Da-Foz, Portugal until 1965, moving to Ijmuiden, Holland with his family until 1977 and then moved to New Bedford, MA where he married his wife Fernanda and has since resided. Antonio was the brother of Rui Moco and his wife Lia of Holland and uncle of Antonio Moco and Rui Moco Jr. also of Holland. He is survived by numerous cousins in New Bedford and Portugal. Mr. Moco was a commercial fisherman. Antonio enjoyed travelling, reading and he loved his “power tools.”

Mr. Moco’s A prayer service will be held during visiting hours. Visiting Hours will be Saturday from 4-7 P.M. Relatives and Friends are invited. In accordance with his wishes Mr. Moco will be cremated and burial will take place at River Side Cemetery at a future date.

In Lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his memory to the United House of Prayer for all People 419 Kempton St. New Bedford, MA. 02740