DIGHTON - Arthur I. Alves, husband of the late Angelina (Medeiros) Alves, died at his Dighton home on Nov. 15, 2008. He was 82.
Born in Dighton, he was the son of the late Frank S. and Mary A. (Pine) Alves.
Educated in Dighton schools, he later served in the U.S. Army during War WW II.
A self-employed automobile salvager, he ran Alves Auto Salvage for over 51 years, retiring at the age of 70.
A communicant of the former St. Peter Church, he enjoyed collecting antique cars, ocean fishing and traveling.
He leaves 3 sons, Arthur T. Alves of New Bedford, Stephan A. Alves of Dighton and Michael A. Alves of W. Roxbury; a daughter, Kathleen A. Alves of Sebastopol, CA; a sister, Mary V. Stankiewicz of Taunton, 4 grandchildren; 5 nieces and 7 nephews.
Committal Services with Military Honors will take place at the Mass. National VA Cemetery, Bourne on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 at 1 p.m.
The family will be receiving visitors for a time of remembrance on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. www.silvafuneralhome.com
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