Jessica L. de Pina, 27, of District Heights, MD died April 7, 2015 unexpectedly at home.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Jose M. and Eva A. (Macedo) de Pina, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Maryland 4 years ago.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Jessica enjoyed her job as a daycare teacher.
Survivors include her parents; a daughter, Gabrielle Ava Hairston; her companion, Tyrell Hairston; a brother, Nilton de Pina; 2 sisters, Erica de Pina and Monica de Pina; her maternal grandmother, Maria (Lopes) Macedo; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her Funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, April 13th from 4-8 PM.