Francis E. Barboza

ASSONET - Francis E. Barboza, husband of Lorraine F. (LaPorte) Barboza, died at his Assonet home on Nov. 26, 2013.
He was 74.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Manuel and Antoinette (Thibault) Barboza, he attended Berkley and Dighton schools.
Mr. Barboza moved to Assonet forty-four years ago.
He was the General Manager of Barboza Enterprises for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and gardening.
In addition to his wife, he leaves four daughters, Kim B. Valeri and Matthew Wirkkala of South Hamilton, Valerie K. Liuzzi and her husband Michael of Norwell, Rona L. Duff and her husband Jamie of Swansea, and Christine Camara and her husband Jason of Tiverton, RI; a brother, Jack Barboza and his wife Pat of Assonet; two sisters, Phyllis Roy and her husband Edmond of Taunton, and Antoinette Hanoud and her husband Marty of Berkley; thirteen grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Ralph Barboza and Lorraine Medina.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Monday, Dec. 2nd at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of The Lord Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 1st from 4 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com
Please visit http://memorialforfrankbarboza.mydagsite.com/ to make memorial donations to the Frank Barboza Memorial Fund.