Jean Paul “J.P.” Tetreault, 94, of Acushnet, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Therese Z. (Vanasse) Tetreault.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edeas and Rose (Poirier) Tetreault, he lived in the New Bedford area all of his life. He had resided in Acushnet with his son Paul and daughter-in-law Pauline for the past year and a half. He was a communicant of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish.
J.P. worked for the Acushnet Company for 36 years until his retirement.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army.
An avid swimmer, he enjoyed meeting his friends at the YMCA and at the Golden Greek Restaurant.
His family would like to thank the staff of Southcoast VNA, especially his primary hospice care nurse Jen, for their kindness and compassion.
He is survived by three sons, Paul and his wife Pauline of Acushnet, and Marc and David, both of New Bedford; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was the father of the late Michelle Tetreault Messier, and brother of the late Phil, Raymond, Albert, John, and Walter Tetreault.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday September 2nd at 10 AM at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. His family will receive visitors at the church from 9-10 AM prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.