Manuel M. Teixeira, 96, of Hartford, CT went to the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born in Paranhos Da Beira, Portugal, son of the late Francisco and Esperanca (de Jesus), Teixeira. Manuel had followed his father to Connecticut. He worked here for a short time before going back to Portugal to marry the love of his life. They emigrated to America in 1951. A few years later both he and his wife became American citizens, but never forgetting their roots. Until retirement, he was employed in a Hartford foundry making molds for steel at 3000 degrees F. It was hard work but he did what he had to do. Eventually he became a Foreman and a blueprint maker at a different foundry in Hartford. Manuel was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He taught himself how to play the accordian in Portugal as a young man and that love followed him to America. Through the years many family and friends danced and sang to his music. He also enjoyed making Portuguese wine at home and enjoyed rooting then and now for his favorite Portuguese soccer team "Sporting". Manuel was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Hartford and with his late wife were one of the early founders of the Church.

Manuel is survived by his son Manuel L. Teixeira, his daughter Maria Ferreira, sisters-in-law Nelida Salgado, Emilia Salgado in CT and Odete Salgado in Portugal his grandchildren Cindy, Cristina, Carlos and wife Sabrina, Matthew and his wife Kirsten. Great grandchildren Kolton, Ian, Paul, Austin, Isabel, Sabrina, Lily, Lennyn, Wyatt and Isaiah. Manuel was predeceased by his beloved wife Maria C. Teixeira, his brothers-in-law Antonio Salgado, Jose Salgado, Manuel Salgado, Francisco and wife Palmira. His brother Antonio Teixeira and wife in Brazil and brother Jose Teixeira and wife in Argentina. Left to mourn his passing are his beloved nieces, nephews and friends in USA, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina. The family wishes to thank Avery Heights Nursing Home for compassionate care and for dear friend Sue Lopes who also provided care at Avery.

Funeral service for Manuel will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Kane St., Hartford, CT. Entombment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, Saturday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church. To share a memory of Manuel, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com