James Teixeira

James Tex Teixeira, age 79, passed away June 18, 2011 following a lengthy illness while surrounded by his family. James was preceded in death by his wife Judith (Lopes) Teixeira. He was born in Central Falls, R.I. to his late parents Frank and Mary (Souza) Teixeira. James was educated in Taunton schools and had lived here most of his life. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. James was a retired Lt. for the Dept. of Corrections in Bridgewater. He also drove school bus for H&L Bloom Co. for 36 years. Later on he was a crossing guard in Taunton for eight years. James was always involved in sports including President and coach for the Taunton Little League, coached football for the North End Bulldogs and was involved in coaching several other teams. James was an avid ballroom dancer, enjoyed playing cards, visiting casinos, all sports and cherished his time with his family. James leaves his four children; James Teixeira Jr., Jack Teixeira, Sandra Sousa and her husband Michael, Brenda Mello and her husband Eric, all of Taunton. He also leaves his grandchildren Michael, Jennifer and Theresa Sousa, Benjamin, Olivia and Jillian Teixeira, Katie Soule, Marissa Mello, Jack Teixeira; great-grandson Andrew Teixiera and the late Christina Sousa. He was the brother of his late siblings Lorraine Hurley, Irene Everett and Frank Teixeira. James also leaves many nieces and nephews and his many close friends. Funeral from the OKeefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Wednesday, June 22 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Anthonys Church in Taunton at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in James memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, MA. Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA. 02472. Please visit our website www.okeefewade.com to sign the online guest book, obituaries and for directions.