Antonio Duarte Raposo

New Bedford – Antonio Duarte Raposo, age 81, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Sousa) Raposo.

Antonio was born in St. Michael, Azores to Antonio D. and Isabel Raposo and moved to this area in 1977. He had worked in a tobacco factory and had also worked in maintenance for a curtain factory. Antonio loved spending time with his family and watching soccer, especially Benfica.

He is survived by his wife, Maria; children, Paolo Raposo, Joao Raposo, Maria Medeiros, Eujanio Raposo and Pedro Raposo; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Antonio’s visiting hours will be held Wednesday morning from 8:00 – 10:00 A.M. at Perry Funeral Home. His funeral will follow with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:30 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.