Antonio Tavares

Antonio Tavares, age 88, of Dedham, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on March 9, 2026. Born on February 12, 1938 in Porto, Portugal, he was the son of the late Laurinda and Antonio Tavares.

He proudly served in the United States Army and will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and deep devotion to his family. Antonio was the beloved husband of the late Christine Tavares and was predeceased by his brother Joseph Tavares.

He is survived by his cousin Maria Gomes of Arlington, who was like a loving sister to him. He was the devoted father of Michael and his wife Carolyn Tavares, Lisa and her husband William Bartiet, and Jennifer and her husband Shawn O’Brien. Antonio was a proud and loving grandfather to David Tavares, Michael and his wife Bridget Tavares, Kevin and his wife Hailey Tavares, Steven Tavares, Brian and his wife Haleigh Tavares, Kayla Bartiet, Julia Bartiet, and Benjamin O’Brien. He was also the cherished great-grandfather of Derek, Nicole, Grace, Joseph, Emily, and Elaina Tavares. He leaves behind his caring and devoted home health aide Ann Joyce of Dedham, as well as his sisters-in-law Joan Tavares and Regena Fitchett.