Hudson, MA
Herculano D. Rego , 78, of Palm Coast, FL, died on Thursday, October 30th at the Great Oaks Nursing Center in Palm Coat, FL. He was a longtime resident of Hudson and has spent the past 10 years in Florida.
Herculano was born in Santa Maria, the Azores of Portugal, son of the late Antonio T. and Angelina D. (Chaves) Rego. He emigrated to Hudson from Portugal in 1966 and was employed by the Dept. of Public Works for many years until his retirement. He was a longtime member of Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson and member of the Hudson Portuguese Club.
Herculano enjoyed camping and ocean fishing in his spare time. He always looked forward to spending time with his family and made many summer trips to Hudson while he resided in Florida. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his six children, Eddie Rego of Hudson, Ilda Johnston of Worcester, Joe Rego and his wife Laura of Berlin, Tony Rego of Hudson, James Rego of Hudson, Lidia Jones and her husband Matthew Northboro and his former wife and mother of his children, Maria N. (Andrade) Rego of Hudson. He is also survived by his 8 loving grandchildren, Karolyn, Krystle, Emily, Jared, Josh, Cole, Jack and Samantha and his great granddaughter Olivia. He was the brother of the late Armando and David Rego and Celestina Correira.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday November 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours on Wednesday November 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.