Passed away on May 24, 2012. Born in Cape Verde she came to the United States in the late sixties. Maria resided in Boston, Massachusetts and later moved to New Britain, Connecticut. She was the lead singer of a band in the seventies and a former employee of John Hancock. Maria was well known and respected by all communities, she had a special loving & giving spirit. She was married to her late husband Antonio Alves Semedo. Maria is survived by her only child Jose B. Semedo & his wife Susan, brother Alberto Baptista & wife Elizabeth. She was grandmother two grand sons as well as two great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. "The Memory of the Righteous is a Blessing" {proverb 10:7}
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, May 30th at 12:00 PM at the New Britain Memorial \Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain, directions, Exit 37 off I -84 take a right at the exit, 1 1/2 miles on your right.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their last respects on Wednesday morning form 10:00 Am till the time of Service.
