Edmundo F. Gato, 78
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Edmundo F. Gato, age 78, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, with his daughter-in-law Tina at his side on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Maria J. (Raposo) Gato.
Born in the village of Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, the Azores, he was a loving son of the late Francesco Deluz Gato and Ilda Furtado.
Edmundo grew up and was educated in the Azores. In 1976, he moved to the United States, settling in Mansfield where he has made his home ever since.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Gato worked as a machine operator at the former Mansfield Chocolate Factory. He was a communicant of Saint Mary’s Church in Mansfield and a member of the Taunton Eagles Soccer Club in Taunton.
Edmundo’s family was the love of his life and he was always happiest when spending time in the presence of his adoring grandchildren. His hobbies included watching soccer, traveling and listening to music.
In addition to his beloved wife Maria, he is survived by his devoted sons: Lino Gato and his wife Alesandra of Italy, Paul Gato and his wife Tina Holland of Taunton, Edward Gato of Mansfield and the late Patrice Gato. He was the cherished grandfather of Cameron and Justin Barter and Kyle and Anthony Gato and the great grandfather of Adam Gato. He was the dear brother of Julia Pereira of the Azores, Portugal, Maria Pimentel of the Azores, Portugal and the late Sylvio Deluz.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 27th at 9:00 A.M. in Saint Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt Street (Route 106) Mansfield.
Burial will be private and visiting hours are omitted.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com