Manuel A. Santos

Pawtucket – Manuel A.

Santos, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2022.

He was the beloved husband of Candida (Reis) Santos for fifty-two loving years.

Born in Galisteu, Celorico daBeira, Portugal, he was son of the late Antonio & Maria (DosAnjos) Francisca DosSantos.

Unfortunately, Manny lost his parents at a young age and was blessed to have been raised by his beloved aunt, Aurelina DeJesus.

Manny worked for many years at Rhode Island Textile as a mechanic and supervisor until his retirement.

He was an avid Sporting soccer fan, enjoyed working in his garden, and along side his wife, liked to do landscaping around their property.

Manny way very handy and was always willing to help anyone who needed a hand, family, and friend alike.

He was devoted to his family and enjoyed spending quality time with his family and grandchildren.

Manny will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives he has touched over the past seventy-six years.

Besides his beloved wife, he leaves a daughter, Christina M.

Cardoso and her husband, Daniel, of Cumberland and two grandchildren, Katarina M.

Cardoso, and Dylan D.

His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St.

Anthony Church, 32 Lawn Ave., Pawtucket.

Interment will follow at Mount Saint Mary Cemetery.

VISITATION will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

If desired, memorial gifts to the American Heart Association, P.O.

Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 would be appreciated.