Alfred Maciel

Alfred R. Maciel, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his wife, Anita (Ward) Maciel, and his parents, Raul and Rose (Sylvia) Maciel.

Mr. Maciel worked and retired from the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority.

Survivors include his son, Ronald Maciel of Fairhaven; two grandchildren, Todd and Gary Maciel; one great-grandson, Samuel Maciel; three sisters, Anna Constantine of New Bedford, Mary Hoffman of Holyoke and Evelyn Christopher of Oak Bluffs; a brother, James Maciel of Florida and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. officiated by Father Michael Nagle.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs.