TAUNTON- Alvaro M. Freitas, 89, a longtime resident of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the devoted husband to the late Elci (Dias) Freitas, who passed away six years to the day prior, on June 21, 2017.
Born in Terceira, Azores, Alvaro was one of four children and the only son born to the late Manuel and Francisca (Miguel) Freitas. He was a veteran of the Portuguese Army. While living in the Azores, Alvaro worked inf the Maintenance field for the US Air Force base in the Azores, where he repaired and maintained appliances for the soldiers and their families.
In 1974, Alvaro and his family immigrated to the United States, settling in Taunton. He spent time working at Poole Silver, Stearn and Lynch in Attleboro, and at Parker Brothers, before he well deservedly retired in 1995.
In his spare time Alvaro had a wide array of interests and hobbies. He enjoyed gardening, hunting for rabbits, caring for his chickens, making wine, and cheering on the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins. Above all, he was most happy spending time and making memories with his dear family.
Alvaro is survived by his cherished and proud children: Manuel H. Freitas and his significant other Fatima Lopes of New Bedford, Jorge A. Freitas and his wife Ana of Taunton, Jose G. Freitas and his significant other Beth Ann Walter of Swansea, and Lucia Borba and her husband Joao of Taunton; his five grandsons: Jeffrey, Jeremy, Brian, Christopher, and Ryan; his four great-grandchildren: Adrian, Rylan, Madilynn, and Eliana; his sisters: Lucia Rocha of Terceira, Azores, Maria Felciano and Fatima Serpa, both of Taunton; his daughter-in-law: Maria Freitas of Taunton; and also several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
In addition to his late wife and parents, Alvaro is predeceased by his son: Alvaro J. Freitas.
Mr. Freitas’s funeral with visitation will be held on Wednesday , June 28, 2023 at 8:30am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in Saint Anthony Church, School Street, Taunton.
Interment will be held in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.
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