Jose Alvares (60) of Rockland died April 13th at home under hospice care surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Ilda Alvares.
He was born in Araponga MG, Brazil son of Jose Angelo Ferreira of Brazil and the late Maria Duarte Ferreira. Jose was the pastor of the God the Light of the World Church in his home country of Brazil. He loved his parishioners and was devoted to his church.
In addition to his wife and father he is survived by 3 sons, Joziano, Jozuel and Leilomar, 3 daughters, Liziane, Leyliane and Dilayne, a brother Silval Alvares, 7 sisters, Lucimar, Deiva, Odemir, Cleria, Celia, Criola and Erly, 10 grandchildren.
Due to the COVID-19 State, National Mandate and for the Health and Safety of the Community, Services for Mr. Alvares will be held privately at the family's convenience. Burial to follow in Melrose Cemetery.