He was born in St. Michael, Acores, Portugal, a son of the late Manuel Carrreiro and Mariana Raposo Carreiro.
Gilberto was retired from Fairfield Processing, where he worked for over 25 years.
He is survived by his son: John Carreiro and his wife, Irene. His daughters: Maria Hynd and her husband, Douglas; and Theresa Barrett and her husband, Chris. His beloved grandchildren: Christopher, Zachary, Dougie, Alexis, Johnny and Michael Anthony. His sister, Tina Vieira of Danbury and several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was predeceased by his brother, Aires Carreiro, formerly of Acores, Portugal.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Deer Hill Ave., Danbury.
Burial will following St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received from 5pm-8pm on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.