Ashland- Antonio M. Oliveira, 67, of Ashland and formerly of Framingham died Saturday September 13, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Elvira Oliveira for the past 42 years. Born in Teofilo Otoni, MG, Brazil the son of the late Antonio B. and Almerinda (do Amparo Miranda) Oliveira and was a graduate of the Institute of Technology in Governador Valadares, MG, Brazil where he received degrees in both Mathematics and Metallurgical Engineering. Antonio was a devoted family man that enjoyed reading. He was friendly, honest, ethical, loving and courageous. He was a gentleman that was very supportive of his family. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Renner Oliveira of Vitoria, Brazil and Marcelo Oliveira of Framingham; two daughters, Soraya Oliveira of Framingham and Luciana Oliveira of Ashland; many brothers and sisters including Almir Oliveira of MG, Brazil, Alda Ferraz and Aurea Oliveira both of Framingham, Arlene Oliveira of Milford;a grandson, Matthew Oliveira Francisco of Framingham and many nephews and nieces.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday September 18 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Tarcisius Church, Waverly St., Framingham. Burial will follow in St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Framingham. Calling hours will be held Thursday September 18 from 8:30-10:15 a.m. in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home ( www.Collins Funeral.com), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.