Antonio R. Cabral

July 2, 2017

Antonio R. Cabral of West Hartford, the son of John Rezendes Cabral; Maria Do Carmo Cabral, the husband of Nubelia Rezendes Cabral, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after courageously battling health issues over this past year. Antonio was born on October 20, 1934 in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal and came to the United States in 1965. Antonio worked at Spencer Turbine for 35 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Hartford and was a founding member of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society. Antonio, a dedicated family man, devoted his life to supporting and caring for his family. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, the kindness he offered family and friends, and his enduring character. Antonio cherished spending time surrounded by his family. He enjoyed tending to his grapes and garden, the quietude of fishing, and watching a good Western. Antonio is survived by Nubelia, his wife of fifty-three years; by his daughter, Rosemary Cabral Major and her husband, John; his son, Anthony Cabral and his wife, Lauren; two grandchildren, Jack and Grace, who he loved very much. He is also survived by two sisters, Inez Reis and Adriana Monteiro. He was predeceased by four siblings, Conceicao Coutinho, Joseph Filomeno Cabral, Maria Theresa Rezendes, and John Luis Cabral. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and Family are invited to call on Friday (July 7) between the hours of 4 - 7 p.m., at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (July 8) at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hartford. The family has requested for everyone to please go directly to the Church. Entombment will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, or Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima Square, Hartford, 06106. Online expressions of condolences can be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com.