TAUNTON – Joao C. “John” Freitas, husband of the late Maria Carmo (Freitas) Freitas, died at Morton Hospital on Nov. 21, 2014.
He was 74.
Born in Flores, Azores, John was the son of the late Joao M. and Maria (de Sousa Corvelo) de Freitas.
A Taunton resident since 1979, he was employed as a machine operator by Dymo Plastics for over thirty years.
A communicant of St. Anthony Church, John enjoyed cooking for his family and gardening.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Freitas of Taunton; three daughters, Maria Elisio and her husband Joseph of Taunton, Connie Baker of Taunton and Lucilia Turner of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, Sarah Burdon, Joseph Elisio, Ashley, Nicole, Amanda Fratus and Abiyah Turner; one great grandchild; six brothers; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Monday, Nov. 24th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.