José "Joe" Placido Jr. age 75, of Hilmar, California, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025. Joe was born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal, to Maria dos Anjos Placido and José Placido Sr.
He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, California, and a member of the Santo Cristo Society in South San Francisco, Casa dos Açores in Hilmar, the Portuguese Cultural Club, and Ducks Unlimited.
Joe was known for his great cooking skills, love of hunting, fishing, gardening, and raising animals. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, embodying the true spirit of community. A proud family man, Joe worked hard to provide for his loved ones and was deeply committed to making life easier for them. He shared a beautiful, loving partnership with his wife, Bernardette, with whom he built a life full of love over the past 32 years. His humility, kindness, and warmth will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Bernardette Silveira; his children: Michael Placido (Ana), Paul Placido, and Veronica Moretto (Jack); his step-son, Anthony Cunha; his brothers Manuel Placido (Mary) and Antonio Placido (Zelia); his sisters Maria Costa and Brazelina Pimentel (Antonio); and his grandchildren: Hayley Moretto, Nathan Placido, Andrew Placido, Hunter Moretto, Jackson Moretto, Josiah Moretto, and Titus Moretto. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, José Placido Sr. and Maria dos Anjos Placido; his brother-in-law, Larry Costa; and his aunt, Irene Pastor.
A visitation for Joe will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, located at 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380. A recitation of the Rosary will take place at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM, a recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, CA 95324. Following the Mass, a committal service will be held at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Serving as pallbearers are Andrew Placido, Nathan Placido, Frank Costa, David Costa, José Faustino, Alfredo Machado, Tony Avila, and Horacio Silva.
Joe’s life was a testament to his love for his family and community. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him.
Faleceu no dia 10 de Janeiro em Hilmar, o sr. José Placido Jr. com 75 anos de idade.
O José Placido era natural do Porto Formoso, ilha de São Miguel.
Deixa de luto a sua esposa Bernardete com quem foi casado 32 anos, os seus filhos; Michael Placido casado com Ana em Hayward, Paul Placido em Half Moon Bay, Veronica Moretto casada com Jack em Bentinville, Arkansas, o enteado Anthony Cunha em Austin, Texas. Os seus irmãos Manuel Placido casado com Mary em Caruthers, em San Mateo, Antonio Placido casado com Zelia, e as irmãs Maria Costa, e Brazelina Pimentel casada com António.
Deixa também os netos Hayley, Nathan, Andrew, Hunter, Jackson, Josiah, Titus, e muitos sobrinhos.
O sr. José Placido foi precedido na morte pelos seus pais Maria dos Anjos e José Placido Sr., o cunhado Larry Costa e a tia Irene Pastor.
Era paroquiano da igreja de N.S. do Rosário de Hilmar, membro da Sociedade Santo Cristo de South San Francisco, Casa dos Açores de Hilmar, Clube Cultural Português, e Ducks Unlimited.
O velório realiza-se Sexta-feira, dia 24 de Janeiro, das 4h às 7h da noite na Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, situada em 286 West Main St em Turlock, seguindo-se a recitação do terço.
No Sábado, dia 25, haverá a segunda recitação do terço, às 11h da manhã, seguida da missa na igreja de N.S. do Rosário de Hilmar, situada em 20263 American Ave.
O sepultamento será no Turlock Memorial Park, situado em 575 North Soderquist Road.
Todos os serviços estão ao cargo da da Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service de Turlock.
Paz à alma do sr. José Placido Jr.
