Ana (Rua DaCruz) Surreira, 83, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Ana was born in Serraquinhos, Portugal to Preciosa Rua DaCruz and immigrated to the United States in 1966 with her husband Joao and 2 daughters. Together, they settled in Ludlow where she was a devoted communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Ana worked for many years at Milton Bradley from where she retired and in her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint, being outside in her garden, and loved to walk everywhere to visit her family and friends. Ana was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Joao Surreira who predeceased her in March 2024; a loving mother to Celeste Surreira (Cole), of Belchertown, John Surreira Jr. (Megan) of Ludlow, and the late Ana Maria Surreira who predeceased her in 1996; a cherished Vovó to Mia Jacintho (Jo), of Hatfield, and Alex Surreira (Jackie), of Springfield, and Bisavó her great-grandson Ari; a dear sister to Lucia Cruz, of Indian Orchard, Joaquim DaCruz, of Braga, Portugal, and the late Celeste, Serafim, and Maria; and also leaves many extended family members and friends. At Ana’s request, funeral services will be held privately by her family.
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