Manuel H. Branco Obituary
The family of Manuel H. Branco of Walpole, Massachusetts announces his passing on October 7, 2026. Manuel, born on November 18, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Manuel H. Branco to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joao Fernandes Branco and Maria Alves Henriques; and his brother Artur Branco (Gloria Branco) of Norwood, MA.. He is survived by: his wife Piedade C Branco; his daughters, Patricia B Giardino (Gregory Giardino) of Franklin, MA and Maria B Collins (Michael Collins) of Franklin, MA.; his grandchild Alexandrea Ritchie (Jeffrey Ritchie); his great grandchild Ruby Ritchie; his granddaughter Gabrielle Pisani (Zachary Pisani); his great grandchild Lyla Pisani; his granddaughter Megan Gilbert (Randall Gilbert); his great grandchildren, Wesley and Sophia Gilbert; his grandchildren, Madison Gebara (Jason Gebara) and Michael Joseph Collins; and his siblings, Maria Cerqueira (Diamantino Cerqueira) of Norwood, MA, Rosalina Preto (Armindo Preto) of Franklin, MA and George Branco (Claudette Branco) of Quebec, Canada..
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home & Cremation Service (33 Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church (1 Church Square, Franklin, MA 02038). A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 12:15 PM at the St. Mary's Cemetery (175 Beaver St, Franklin, MA 02038).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Manny's memory to Mass General Brigham give.massgeneralbrigham.org.
