Robert M. Oliveira, 69, of Dartmouth, died Oct. 20 at Boston Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone and Mary L. (Rogers) Oliveira, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Dartmouth most of his life.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Dartmouth.

Oliveira was formerly employed by National Silver for 22 years until his retirement.

He was an avid Boston sports fan.

Survivors include his brother, Antone “Tony” Oliveira and his wife Carol of Mattapoisett.

His private graveside service will be held in South Dartmouth Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.