Joseph C. Pereira, age 86, passed away on August 23, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Barrio, Portugal, son of the late Leonardo and Cecilia (Carvalho) Pereira. Joseph worked as a mechanic for Alco Equipment in Agawam for over 32 years before he retired. He moved to the United States at the young age of 14, but he continually loved all things Portugal, good wine, and dancing with his wife Maria. He was a member of the Portuguese American Club, where he also served as President for 2 years. He loved his cars but especially loved bantering with his brother/best friend Tony about which is better, Fords or Chryslers. He is predeceased by his wife Maria (Carreira) Pereira who passed away in 2010 and also by his siblings, Antonio Pereira, Maria Ribeiro and Izaura Palmeira. He is survived by his son Joe Pereira Jr and his wife Valerie of Ludlow; his daughter Mariana Albert and her husband David Albert of Westfield; his sister Angelina Carreira of Chicopee and two beloved grandchildren, Alexandria and David Jr. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, including nieces in Portugal. Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 29, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Rose de Lima Church at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.