Obituary for Fernando A. Correia
Fernando A. Correia, 81, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2014. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he came to Ludlow in May of 1974 where he was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, but always loved to go back and visit Portugal. Fernando worked for many years at Smith and Wesson before his retirement; and was a active member and former Vice President of the Gremio Lusitano Club. He was also a proud Sportinguista and loved to garden, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fernando was the beloved husband of 62 years to Maria (daCruz) Correia; a loving father to Celso Correia and wife Betsy, Julia Almeida and husband Jose, and Paula Pinto and husband Edward, all of Ludlow, the late Antonio Afonso and late wife Ana Maria, the late Maria Cruz, and companion Ilidio Cruz, of Indian Orchard, the late Celso Afonso and widow Grace, of Brazil, and the late Cristina Afonso; a cherished grandfather to Cody, Jessica, Nicholas, Rachel, Kyle, Gisele, Julia, Fernando, and the late Nelson and Fernando Cruz; an adoring great-grandfather to Antonio, Bella, and Lucas; a dear brother to Orlando Afonso, Acacio Correia, Fransisco Correia, and Lourdes Batista, all of Portugal, and the late Jaime Afonso, and Ondina Correia; and also leaves many loving extended family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fernando’s memory to Our Lady of Fatima Church 438 Winsor St. Ludlow, Ma. 01056.
Funeral services for Fernando are on Tuesday, September 23rd at 9:00am from 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 4:00-7:00pm and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fernando’s memory to Our Lady of Fatima Church 438 Winsor St. Ludlow, Ma. 01056.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fernando’s memory to Our Lady of Fatima Church 438 Winsor St. Ludlow, Ma. 01056.
Funeral services for Fernando are on Tuesday, September 23rd at 9:00am from 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 4:00-7:00pm and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fernando’s memory to Our Lady of Fatima Church 438 Winsor St. Ludlow, Ma. 01056.
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