Antonio Barbosa Nunes, 69 of Fall River, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on December 22, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family. He leaves behind his wife of 46 wonderful years Maria Espirito Santo Nunes, his Son Jason Nunes & fiancé Douglas L. Almeida, Son Derrick Nunes & wife Shana Nunes, he also leaves behind the joy of his life his granddaughter Milanya M. Nunes, all of Fall River.

Antonio was born in Santa Barbara-Santo Antonio, St Michaels, Azores, Portugal, Son of the late Antonio Mauricio Nunes and Maria Conceição Barbosa Nunes. He also was the eldest brother to Jose B. Nunes of Westport, MA, and two sisters Almorinda  B. Farias (late Jose Farias) & Maria B. Aguiar (Brother in-law Marcelino Aguiar). He also leaves behind nephews and nieces, several which he was a dedicated Godfather to.

Antonio established and owned Acoreana Manufacturing in Fall River with his wife & Brother in-law Marcelino and sister Maria for over 40 dedicated years, an international Sausage company specializing in Authentic Portuguese Chourico & Linguica. He loved working in the industry and cherished the lifelong friendships he made. He retired in 2010 and enjoyed his retirement spending time with his family and friends.

Antonio's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. on Tuesday, Dec. 28 ^th here at 8:30 A.M. followed by a funeral mass  in Espirito Santo Church at 10:00 A.M. Entombment in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours on Monday, Dec. 27 ^th from 5-8 P.M. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .