Obituary for Joaquim M. "Jack" Pedro
Joaquim M. “Jack” Pedro, 83, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Born in Barrio, Alcobaca, Portugal, son of the late Jose and Ana (Marques) Pedro, he came to Indian Orchard in 1960 before settling in Chicopee, and recently to Ludlow. Jack was educated in Portugal, attended night school in Chicopee for 2 years, and was employed for over 30 years at Baystate Medical Center before retiring. He was also a former member of the Chicopee Portuguese Club, also serving on its board of directors. Jack was the beloved husband of 57 years to Alzira (Duarte) Pedro; a loving father to Carlos D. Pedro, of Ludlow; a dear brother to Maria Joao, of Florida, and the late Miquelina Joao and Maria Correira; a dear brother-in-law to Jose and Louisa Afonso, Anibal and Lucinda Ricardo, and Antonio Afonso; and also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends both in Portugal and the U.S. Funeral services for Jack are on Thursday, September 15th 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 Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:00pm.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
14
Sep
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Service
Thursday
15
Sep
9:00 AM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Funeral Liturgy
Thursday
15
Sep
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
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