Vasco M. Resendes, 72, of Acushnet, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at home surrounded by family following a long illness. He was the husband of the late Constance E. (Brown) Resendes and former husband of Brenda Ann (Vaudry) Leal.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel Andrade Resendes and Liduina (Sousa) Resendes, he came to the United States in 1966 and has resided in Acushnet for many years.
Mr. Resendes had worked as a laborer for Local Union 138 until his retirement.
Vasco enjoyed playing cards and dominos with his friends at St. Michael’s Club. He loved nature and animals and tending to his farm. He also enjoyed trips to Portugal. He is well loved and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his children, Tina Martin and her fiancé Kerry, Tara Resendes and Vasco M. Resendes and his companion Stephanie all of New Bedford; a brother, Jose Resendes of New Bedford; a sister, Liduina Cordeiro and her husband Antonio of Acushnet; six grandchildren, Demetrie and Dominic Martin, Vasco M. Resendes III, Nevaeh Resendes, Kylee Resendes and Riley DeMedeiros; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. His Funeral will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, 1100 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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