21-04-2025
New Bedford man killed in I-195 crash loved to play music, ‘lit up every room'
A New Bedford man killed in a crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth last Wednesday was remembered for playing the keyboard and other instruments and sharing stories with all, his family said.
Anthony Moniz was killed in the crash, which happened around 11:20 a.m. on the westbound side of the highway, Massachusetts State Police said. The 911 caller who reported the crash indicated that one of the drivers involved in the crash wasn't breathing, and Moniz was declared dead at the scene.
A 'beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend,' Moniz 'was a man of great warmth, humor, and spirit, known for his deep love of family and passion for life,' his obituary read.
Known as Tony by his family, Moniz found joy in life's simple pleasures, including riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, 'filling the air with the sound of his keyboard and other instruments, and making memories with the people he loved most,' his family wrote.
Moniz's kindness, loyalty and hard work ethic were instilled in him by his parents, Antonio and Mary Moniz, who preceded him in death, his obituary read.
'His presence lit up every room, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him,' they added. 'Tony's legacy lives on in the love he gave, the stories he shared, and the music he played. He will be forever missed and always remembered.'
In remembering Moniz, the family asks that people take a ride, play their favorite song or 'simply [spend] time with those you love.'
Moniz's funeral service will be held on Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals at 495 Park St. in New Bedford, with his burial to follow at St. John's Cemetery.
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