FALL RIVER – Antonio Duarte Rego "Tony Loiro", age 66, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Anne's Hospital on November 5, 2021 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Bella (Da Silva) Rego. Born in Santo Antonio alem Capelas, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Jose and Ambrosina (Arruda) Do Rego. Antonio was on the Board of the St. Anthony's Band Club, where he was devoted to the Holy Ghost. He was a long-time member of Local #4 and Local #610. He was also a parishioner of Santo Christo Church. Tony was an avid Benfica fan and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children Nicole M. Rego, twins Jason D. Rego (wife Vanessa) and Joshua D. Rego (wife Holly) and Aaron M. Rego (companion Jessica Goncalves) all of Fall River; siblings Connie DeOliveira (late husband Manuel), Jose Rego and John Rego; grandchildren Aria, Grayson and Sebastian; as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Friday, Nov. 12 ^th here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Santo Christo Church at 10 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Calling hours on Thursday, Nov. 11 ^th from 4-7 P.M. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com