Born in Dartmouth and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Manuel and Annie (Fratus) Braga.

Where Nonquitt is today, his father owned a farm where Tuey worked in his earlier years.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed by D.W. White Construction for over 50 years as a heavy equipment operator until he retired at 80 years old.

His greatest enjoyment was watching youth sports of all kinds.

He is survived by his children Scott Braga and his wife Joyce of South Dartmouth, Beth Ogborn and her husband Jeff of Dunedin, FL, Todd Braga and his wife Emily of Auburn, ME and 7 grandchildren Adam, Lucas and Colin Braga, Todd and Nathan Ogborn, and Samuel and Michael Braga. One sister Ruth Santos and one brother Robert Braga and his wife Nancy, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary LB Medeiros, Helen Medeiros, Dorothy Ricardo, Anna Braga, Beatrice Medeiros, Barbara Rogers, Manuel Braga Jr., Louis Braga, Elias Braga, Edward Braga, William Braga, and Gus Braga.

The family would like to thank Sacred Heart Home, St. Joseph’s Unit for the exceptional care they provided.

Private services are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.