José is survived by: son Nelson Leite (Jane) of Hilmar; son José Manuel Dias Alves; his grandchildren Julie Leite, Nicholas Leite, Tania Alves, Irene Alves, and Brandon Alves; great-grandchild Brian Alves; brother Carlos Alves; and sisters Maria Fatima Teixeira, Maria Aurora Melo, and Maria Lourdes Alves all of Florida. Mr. Leite also leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Florida and New Jersey to honor his memory.
José was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Turlock, California. He was a member of Casa dos Açores Social Club and loved his folklore group. He deeply loved spending time with his family and watching soccer—especially his team FC Porto, as well as singing in the choir at Our Lady of the Assumption Church and attending many Portuguese festas.
There will be a recitation of the rosary and funeral mass at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church: 2602 S. Walnut Road, Turlock, California. Following the mass, a celebration of life will be held at 12:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service: 286 W. Main Street, Turlock, California.
Services for Mr. José Joaquim Da Rocha Leite are under the care of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD504) in Turlock, California.
