Jose A. Freitas, age 90 of East Taunton, passed away on June 3, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of Teresinha (Serpa) Freitas.
Jose was born in Flores, Azores the son of the late Joao and Maria (Sousa Corvelo) Freitas.
Before retiring, Mr. Freitas was employed with Datel Company in Mansfield for many years. He was a loving and caring man who was devoted to his family. He enjoyed growing vegetables and spending time outdoors, but most of all cherished his grand and great-grandchildren.
Besides his beloved wife Teresinha of over 64 years, he is survived by his loving children; Jose Freitas of Taunton, Maria Hughes of Norton and Fatima Fortuna of East Taunton. He was the grandfather of Cesar, Miguel, Susan and Marcio, great-grandfather of Aryonah, Jaymeson, Constance, Soleil, Noah, Christian, Jagger, Maddox and Aria. He also leaves many loving sisters and brothers and was also the grandfather of the late Christopher Freitas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 9 am in Saint Anthony Church School St., Taunton. (All relatives and friends please meet directly at church and park in the back parking lot, enter through the rear entrance of the church. (Please wear masks and social distance when entering the church.)
Interment will follow in the Saint Martha & Mary section of Saint Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to the Saint Vincent dePaul Society of Annunciation Church in Jose’s memory, would be deeply appreciated.
Arrangements are with the Silva Funeral Home of Taunton.
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