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Antonio Braga Obituary
Born April 23, 1923, in Santa Maria, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Inacio Braga and Jacinta Jesus Lima. Mr. Braga came to the United States in 1967 and worked at American Insulated Wire for 21 years before retiring in 1988.
In addition to his wife of 61 years, he leaves his daughters, Maria Helena Rodrigues of East Providence and Maria Filomena de Sousa-Rosa of Elon, NC; his sons, Antero 'Andy' L. Braga of Riverside and Antonio Braga and John M. Braga, both of East Providence; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
His funeral will be Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Ave., East Providence. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 4-8 p.m. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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for Antonio Braga
David Saunders
July 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elizabeth Dourado
July 25, 2008
To the Braga Family,
Im sorrow about you lost, all my prayers will be with all of you
Bill and Elaine Drapeau
July 23, 2008
Andy, please know that you, your mother and the entire Braga family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May you find peace and strength with each passing day and may God keep all of you strong during this difficult time.
Lina Fernandes
July 22, 2008
We want to express how sorry we are for the lost of your father Andy may you find comfort in your memories and knowing your friends care. Our Love Frank & Lina
Marcia Gerstein
July 21, 2008
May you find strength in your memories.
Joe and Kate Larisa
July 21, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the Braga family.
Julie and Brian Donahue
July 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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