Hudson, MA
Gilbert C. Frias, 48, a well known musician and life long resident of Hudson, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 3rd at UMASS Memorial Healthcare, University Campus in Worcester.
Gilbert was born in Marlboro and raised in Hudson, son of the late Antonio Frias and survived by his mother, Maria (Chaves) Frias of Hudson. He attended local schools and was a 1980 graduate of Hudson High School. He was employed by the S&F Concrete Co. in Hudson and also was a talented musician who performed as a “one man band” locally and abroad. Gilbert enjoyed music and especially enjoyed performing locally at the Hudson Portuguese Club, sharing his musical talents with guests for all occasions including weddings, festivals and other social events. He was a member of Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson and member of the Hudson Portuguese Club.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his six brothers, Antonio Frias and his wife Maria Manuela, Joseph Frias and his wife Joanne, Manuel Frias and his wife Aldora, Armindo Frias and his wife Joanne, Dennis Frias and David Frias, all of Hudson; his three sisters, Maria DaSilva and her husband Aluisio, Rosa Garcia and her husband Luis, all of Hudson and Theresa Frias of Marlboro. He was the brother of the late John Frias, Steven Frias, Lena Frias and Isabel Leandres. He is also survived by his 34 Nieces and Nephews; 50 great nieces and nephews and 3 great –great nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 8th at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
Donations in memory of Gilbert may be made to: Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port Street, Hudson, MA 01749 or American Liver Foundation, New England Division, 88 Winchester Street, Newton, MA 02461.