Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edmund E. and Alice P. (Howland) Ferreira, he had resided in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to Acushnet in 2013.
Mr. Ferreira had worked in the maintenance department at Edaville Railroad for over 20 years until his retirement. He previously worked at Sunbeam Bakery for 20 years.
He was a former member of the Sixth Bristol Club and the Mt. Carmel Seniors Club. He enjoyed playing Bingo and trips to Foxwoods.
His family includes a son, Robert Ferreira and his wife Denise Fournier of New Port Richie, FL; two daughters, Lu-Ann Mello and her husband Antone of Dartmouth and Alice Pelletier and her husband Michael of New Bedford; a brother, Edmund Ferreira and his wife Shirley of Londonderry, NH; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; also survived by Dennis Gouveia of New Bedford and Sharon Kaminski of Assonet who were like a son and daughter. He was brother of the late Theresa Ruth and Thomas Ferreira. A special thank you to his granddaughter, Channing for all the extra love and support she gave him.
His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 10 a.m. in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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