Manuel J. Veader, 77, of Rehoboth passed away Friday, September 23, at home.

Manny was married to Margaret (Duckworth) Veader for 52 years. He was born in Rehoboth, a son of Francelina (Mello) Veader and the late Frank C. Veader.

He attended schools in Rehoboth and served in the U. S. Army, 101st Airborne Division.

He worked in construction all his life, retiring from Capaldi Brothers Construction Corporation.

Manny enjoyed restoring John Deere two cylinder tractors and was a charter member of NEATTA (New England Antique Tractor and Truck Association) as well as a member of East Coast Antique Tractor Club and Northeast Two Cylinder Club. He was proud to take his tractors, always flying the American flag, to shows and parades.

Besides his loving wife, Margaret, he is survived by his son Jonathan (Jon) M. Veader (wife Janice) and daughter Wendy E. Veader and grandsons Jason M. Veader and Matthew M. Veader. He leaves four brothers Louis, Frank C. and Dennis, all of Seekonk, Alfred of Swansea, and a sister, Anna Gomes of Rehoboth. He is the brother of the late Hortense Mello of Swansea.

Funeral arrangements are with Smith Funeral Home, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren and are private.

Donations in his memory may be sent to Hope Hospice, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.

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