Obituary for Antonio De Pina
Antonio De Pina, 81, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2016 surrounded by love. Born in Portugal, son of the late Jose and Maria De Pina, he proudly served in the Portuguese Army, where he also worked as a barber. Antonio immigrated to Ludlow in 1967 where he was a faithful and devoted member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, also serving as a Eucharistic Minister and longtime volunteer for the Festa. He worked for many years at Smith & Wesson before retiring and also enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and will be remembered for his beautiful roses; but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his loving family. Sadly, Antonio was predeceased by his first wife Maria Helena De Pina in 1985. He was the beloved husband for the past 30 years to Maria (Ferreira) De Pina; a loving father to Antonio J. Pina and Sally Towsley, of Wilbraham, Fernando Pina and wife Lisa, of Ludlow, and Joseph Antonio, of Germany; a devoted grandfather to Jeffrey and wife Tanya, Carlos, Matthew, and Antonio Pina; a cherished great-grandfather to Kyle, Tyler, and Melayna; adoring great-great grandfather to John; a dear brother to Isaura Simao and the late Maria, Victoria, and Rosa; and also leaves many loving family members and dear friends. Funeral services for Antonio will be on Tuesday, June 21st at 9:00am in Ludlow Funeral Home with Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00am in Our Lady of Fatima Church followed by burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visiting hours are on Monday from 6:00-8:00pm and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Antonio's memory to American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or Our Lady of Fatima Parish 438 Winsor St., Ludlow, MA 01056.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
20
Jun
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Funeral Liturgy
Tuesday
21
Jun
10:00 AM
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
438 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Aloysius Cemetery
1273 Berkshire Avenue
Indian Orchard, Ma 01151
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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