Captain Antonio Barroqueiro

Nantucket Sound-Antonio Barroqueiro died unexpectedly January 29, 2007 while he was fishing on the fishing vessel “Lady of Grace”. He was the husband of Zulmira (Fidalgo) Barroqueiro of Fairhaven. He was the father of Maria Barroqueiro, and Antonio Barroqueiro Jr. both of Fairhaven. He was the brother of Julia, and Albino Barroqueiro both on CT., Jose and Arture Barroqueiro both of NJ., Alda Barroqueiro of Canada, and the late Francisco Barroqueiro. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Barroqueiro was the son of Maria (das Flores) Barroqueiro of Portugal, and the late Jose Barroqueiro. He was born in Murtosa, Portugal and has lived in this area since 1980. He was the Captain on the fishing vessel “Lady of Grace” when she went down.

Mr. Barroqueiro Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday February 3rd at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9 A.M. Visiting hours will be Friday February 2nd at Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. from 6-9 P.M. He will be buried will be at St. John Cemetery.