Obituary for Andre Coelho
Andre Afonso Coelho, 72, of Ludlow passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Santo Andre, Portugal, he lived in Ludlow for over 50 years. He was a proud member of the Gremio Lusitano Club, an avid golfer at Westover Golf Course and was a fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. Andre served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Corry DD-817 providing Naval Gunfire Support missions in the Mekong Delta. Andre leaves his beloved wife of 48 years Maria (Ribeiro) Coelho of Ludlow; adored children Christopher A. Coelho of Ludlow, Kimberly Sullivan and her husband Andrew of Lynn; cherished granddaughter Sofia Sullivan, dear brothers Augusto and wife Carminda Coelho, and Antonio and wife Ines Coelho of Ludlow, sisters Aurora and husband Joe Almeida Sr. of Cumberland RI, Maria and husband Francisco Baltazar of Ludlow, Anna Couture of Cumberland, RI and Lena Rodrigues of Ludlow. Andre was predeceased by his brothers in law, Peter Couture and Fernando Rodrigues. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Visiting hours are Thursday evening from 4:00-7:00pm. Funeral services for Andre will be held on Friday October 11, 2019 at 8:00am from the Ludlow Funeral Home with a Liturgy of Christian Mass celebrated at 9:00am in St. Elizabeth Parish followed by burial in Island Pond Cemetery. Andre asked that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Shriners Children's Hospital at 516 Carew St. Springfield, 01104.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
10
Oct
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Service
Friday
11
Oct
8:00 AM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Funeral Liturgy
Friday
11
Oct
9:00 AM
St. Elizabeth Parish (St. John the Baptist)
181 Hubbard Street
Ludlow, Ma 01056
Cemetery Details
Location
Island Pond Cemetery
499 Center Street
Ludlow, Ma 01056
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