Antone F. “ PeeWee” Amaral Jr., 87, of Warren, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Grace Barker Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Antoinette ( Palumbo) Amaral.

PeeWee was born in Warren, a son of the late Antone F. and Emily (Fagunda) Amaral Sr. He was the owner and operator of the former Bristol Texaco Service Station for many years. A lifelong Warren resident, he was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and a United States Air Force veteran.

PeeWee was an honorary member of the Rough and Ready Fire Company and was an active member from 1961 through 1977. He was the past president and a life member of the East Warren Rod and Gun Club. A champion skeet shooter, he won many titles and was a member of the National Skeet Shooting Association.

PeeWee was an Eagle Scout and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.

In his younger years he raced at Seekonk Speedway under the name of “ California Kid.”

PeeWee leaves his son, John Amaral of Barrington; his daughters, Donna Amaral and her husband Mike Smith of Warren, Janet Amaral of Eastham, Ma. and Pawtucket, R.I., and Linda Parrillo of Warren.

He was the grandfather of Katey Amaral of Bristol, Tommy Amaral of Bristol, Alissa Parrillo and Colleen Parrillo. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John Amaral, Frank Amaral, Cecilia Pacheco, Evelyn Poutre and Emily Chambers.

Funeral services are private.

Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Rough and Ready Fire Company, 342 Metacom Ave., Warren R.I. , 02885, Attn: Capt. Scott Little.

Arrangements by Smith Funeral, Memorial and Cremation Services, Warren. See www.wjsmithfh.com.