May 9, 1933 – September 21, 2023
Manuel Simoes Tavares, 90, of Alvin, Texas passed away on September 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. Manuel was born on May 9, 1933, in Mataducos, Aveiro, Portugal to Maria Simoes Pereira Tavares and Joao Tavares Junior. He came to America as a boy residing in (Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts) and joined the US Army at 20 years old. He served in Korea during the Korean War and was also stationed in Japan. On November 26, 1955, he married Dorothy Mary Martin, a union that lasted over 67 years.
Manny was a part-owner of Mazzarelli’s Bakery in Milford, Massachusetts for many years and also worked at several supermarkets in and around the Milford area as a Bakery Manager. He retired to Texas to be closer to his youngest grandchildren.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Dorothy, four children, Marianne Pardoe, Richard Tavares and wife Linda Civitello Tavares, John Tavares, Denise O’Leary and husband Joseph O’Leary, five grandchildren Steven Tavares, Nicholas Tavares and wife Erin Hole Tavares, Jeffrey Tavares, Patrick O’Leary, Erin O’Leary and one great grand-daughter Taya Kelly Tavares.
He loved Portuguese food, soccer, traveling and spending time with his family.
Friends are cordially invited to the visitation with the family on September 28, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the Rosary beginning at 6:00 P.M at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, Texas 77546 (281) 992-7200.
Funeral mass will be held on Friday September 29, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood, Texas 77546. The burial will take place at a later date at the Veteran’s National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
6 thoughts on “Manuel Simoes Tavares”
Deepest sympathy to Denise, Joe, Erin and Patrick. May his memory be eternal.
Sending our deepest sympathy. So sorry that we can't attend however we are sending love to the Tavares family. Rest in Peace Manny. 🙏💔
Sending our deepest sympathies Dottie, Manny was truly a wonderful man, I’m so glad I was able to work with him and enjoy his friendship, I enjoyed his visits when you guys came back to Massachusetts to visit family. Our prayers are with you and all the kids, Love Jana & Gary
I will miss you Manny. Que a tua alma repouse em paz. Ate um dia, quando DEUS ordenar.
All of my thoughts and prayers to the beautiful Tavares family. Much love to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are you and the family have good memories of our times together.