Jessica Borges, 37 of New Bedford passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Tuft’s Medical Center after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Jorge M. Borges and Maria (Vizinho) Tavares.
Born in Stoughton, she was a resident of New Bedford for most of her life. Jessica was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 2002 and she attended the Salters School. She was employed at Tobey Hospital in the Maternity Ward. Jessica loved her family dearly, she was a vibrant, kind hearted and giving young woman. She enjoyed the beach, cooking, music and loved to do hair and makeup.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister Vanessa Pires and her husband Travis and their daughter Aria of Wareham; maternal grandmother, Maria Silva-Vizinho of Portugal; paternal grandmother, Maria Borges of Fairhaven; her pup, Tobi and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was the sister of the late Tanya Borges; granddaughter of the late Antonio Borges and Angelo Vizinho.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 9:30AM in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle Street, New Bedford. Visitation, Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00PM. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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