Joann (Costa) Furtado, 66, of New Bedford, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Alfred Furtado.
Mrs. Furtado was born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Rita (Rioux) Costa and had been a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She enjoyed going to the beach, camping, listening to music and dancing, traveling to Florida and playing online games with her friends.
Survivors include her son: Jared A. Furtado of New Bedford; her daughter: Joyel Peixoto of Dartmouth; 2 grandchildren: Hannah Furtado and Gavin Peixoto; 4 great grandchildren: Layah and Nylah Furtado and Syaire and Nasyr Pina; 3 nephews: Hugh Downing, Scott Downing & Kelly Downing; and 5 great nephews.
She was the sister of the late Anita Downing & Joseph Costa and the aunt of the late Jennifer Costa.
Arrangements are private.