the late Hilda (Fernandes) Figueira.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Jose and Cecilia Figueira, he was a lifelong resident of New
Bedford. Edward retired from General Electric as a Tool and Die Maker. He served his country honorably
in the United States Army during WWII. He was an avid bowler, golfer and cribbage player.
Edward was a member of the former Panthers Golden Age Club and Widow and Widowers Group of Dartmouth.
Edward loved his family dearly and is survived by his two daughters, Celeste Moreau and her husband
Dan of Thornton, NH and Sandra Pellerin and her husband Normand of Lakeville, MA; a sister, Agnes
Gonsalves of New Bedford. He was the father of the late Edward W. Figueira and brother of the late
Joseph Figueira and Olga Travis. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Wendy Leach, Vickie
Emmanuel, Lisa Rose, Tracey Alvanas, Joselynn Cozzens, Edward W. Figueira Jr., Lauren Moreau and
Lesley Moreau; 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Edward’s funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:00AM at St. Mary’s
Church, Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford, MA 02745. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be
Private. Arrangements are in the care of the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford,
MA 02745. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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