Marriage record found in Massachusetts State Archives for year 1880. The record for Fall River has his name as Antaga, Baptis in the index. Information from the record is Fathers Name Alexander. Mothers name not listed. Age given is 22. Name of bride Mary L. Pelecier, age 19. Fathers name listed is Arthur. Mothers name listed as Kate. Date of record is 26 Apr 1880. Location of marriage is Fall River. Vol 316, page 97.
From: The Attleboro Sun, Friday, November 29, 1935, Page 2
Died
Antaya - In Attleboro, November 28, John B. husband of Mary L. (Pellesier) Antaya aged 79 years. Funeral from his late residence, 9 Spring St. Saturday morning, November 30, at 7:30 O'clock followed by requiem high mass at St. Joseph's church at 8 o'clock. relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours 2-5 p.m., 7-11 p.m.
From: The Attleboro Sun, Saturday, November 30, 1935, Page 2
Requiem High Mass Here For John B. Antaya
Funeral services for John B. Antaya of 9 Spring St. were held this morning with requiem high mass at St. Joseph's church at 8 o'clock with Rev. Phillas Jalbert as celebrant. Many friends and relatives were in attendance and there was a large floral tribute.
Rev. Ameda Fredette sat in the sanctuary during the service and solos were rendered by Miss Valeda Gibeault.
Interment was at St. Stephen's cemetery, with Fr. Fredette in charge of the committal service. The bearers were members of St. Jeans society, consisting of Adelard Turgeon, Alfred LePage, George Paul, Henry Maigret, Henri Prouix and Eli Chariebois. Change: 20 Oct 2006 Time: 01:00:00.
