Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, he was a son of the late Ernesto daRocha and Rosa (da Silva) Duarte. Dimas was a long time resident of New Bedford; and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Dimas was a veteran of the Portuguese Army.
He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Dimas worked at Joseph Abboud for eighteen year and was retired. He loved sitting at the beach and watch the ocean. He was an avid Benfica fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Sonia Fernades and her husband Roberto of New Bedford, Monica Ferreira and her husband Christopher of New Bedford, Ilidio and Marco Amaral of Providence; his late son Gerardo Amaral and his wife Stacey of New Bedford; six grandchildren, Michaela Fernandes, Joshua Fernandes, Ethan Ferreira, Aiden Amaral, Mackenzie Amaral and Mason Ferreira. He was the brother of the late Antonio Amaral and his wife Lidia.
Arrangements are private and in the care of the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. To leave a note of condolence: http://www.rock-funeralhome.com
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