Antonio Mano Pimentel

Antonio Mano Pimentel, age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Palm Coast, Florida surrounded by his wife and children on September 20, 2020, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Antonio was born in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, the son of the late Antonio deSantos and Arminda (Chuva). Yearning for freedom and opportunity, in 1967 he left his homeland for the United States where he met and married his devoted wife of 53 years, Susan (Gomes).  He believed in the American dream and labored endlessly to make it true for himself and his family. As a lifelong Christian, he gave more than he received.  Before retiring and relocating to Palm Coast in 1998, he was a Captain, commercial fishing boat owner and commercial fisherman in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Susan and their two children, Reverend Deacon Antonio (Tony) Jr., husband of Karen and Michael, husband of Neomi, of New Bedford, his six grandchildren, Andrew, Caitlin, Jessica, Jarod, Emma and Cassie, a great grandson and several nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his sister, Rosa Maria (Camarao) and her husband Carlos, both of New Bedford, Estrella (Gravato) of Figueira da Foz and a first cousin, Odette Laurenco of Elizabeth, New Jersey.  He was the son-in-law of the late Americo and Alice Gomes of New Bedford. 

In addition to his family, he loved reading, gardening, futbol (soccer) and was an avid follower of Sporting Clube de Portugal.  Following the celebration of a private Wake and Funeral Rite, he will be remembered at a Catholic Mass to be held later at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.  The Committal/Burial will be scheduled for a later date. 

Antonio’s family would like to express their gratitude to Advent Hospice and their staff who were a source of great comfort during the past months.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to anyone in need. For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook or to leave condolences, visit https://www.clymerfuneralhome.com/

The family of Mr. Primentel entrusted the arrangements to Clymer Funeral Home & Cremations.