David Maranhas, 71, of Dartmouth passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at HopeHealth Hospice Center following a period of declining health.

Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph A. Maranhas and Isabelle Inez (Souza) Maranhas.

He loved and treasured time spent with his family. David is survived by his four children, Amy Mello and her husband Troy, Keeley Maranhas and his wife Juntra both of New Bedford, Joshua Maranhas of Denver, Colorado and Jassan Robbins and his wife Lisa of North Carolina.

He has six grandchildren, Kalyn and Evan Mello, Nina and John Maranhas, Vivienne Maranhas and Jacob Robbins.

He has one sister, Lynne Hickney and her husband Richard of Dartmouth, three brothers Fred Maranhas and his wife Jayne, Joseph Maranhas and his wife Loretta both of Dartmouth and Leo Maranhas of Savannah, Georgia.

He was also the brother of the late Mario Maranhas and the late Andrew Souza.

He has a large family, that also includes several nieces and nephews, stretching out over many states. He was loved, and he will be missed.

David served in the United States Army where he received the National Defense Service Medal. David had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding dirt bikes and motorcycles. He worked as a fork-lift operator for all of his adult life.

With the current mandated restrictions on public gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a funeral service will be held on a future date.

Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford. For online guestbook, visit www.perryfuneral.com.