Norberto Ferreira, 82, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Abobeleira, Chaves, Portugal, son of the late Joao Ferreira and Carmelina Parente, he retired as a postman in Portugal before immigrating to the United States and settling in Indian Orchard. Norberto moved to Ludlow where he was a proud member of the Gremio Lusitano Club and faithfully worshiped at Christ the King Parish. He worked for 25 years at Milton Bradley as an injection molder. Norberto was a member of the Dante Club since November 17, 2003 and was also in their bocce league. In addition to enjoying bocce, he loved being outside gardening and landscaping, traveling to Portugal, drinking a glass of wine, and playing cards with his friends, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and especially his best fur friends Sebastian and Dolce. Norberto was a devoted husband of 58 years to Albertina (Teixeira Rodrigues) Ferreira; a loving father to João Ferreira (Michelle), Manuel Ferreira (Cynthia), Jose Ferreira (Krystle), Maria Jandira Ferreira, Maria Da Conçeicão Ekmalian (James Jr.), Antonieta Mathieson (Wilson), Fatima Kijak (John), and Elizeu Ferreira; a cherished grandfather to Jessica, James M. II (Sara), James E. III (Nicole), Kevin, Justin (Gabriel), Shane, Robert (Jamie), Ashley (Dennis), Sara, Matthew, Stephanie (Nathan), Jenna (Cole), Francesca (Chris), Lindsay (Collin), Katie (Becky), Christopher, Kelsey, and Jacob; a cherished great-grandfather to Ava, Elliot, Inês, Bryson, Zaidyn, Bethany, Giavanna, Levi, Grace, Julius, Brynlie, Hunter, and Oakley; a dear brother to Dores Pina (late Antonio), and the late Auzenda Pinto (Artur), late TarcÃsio Ferreira (late Palmira), and late Adozinda Parente (Julio Caramazana); and also leaves many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. Funeral services for Norberto will be held on Thursday, December 22nd. Visiting hours are from 8:15-10:15am in Ludlow Funeral Home 432 East St. Ludlow, Ma. 01056 followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00am in Christ the King Church Warsaw Ave Ludlow, Ma. Burial will be held in Island Pond Cemetery Ludlow, Ma.
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Ludlow, MA 01056
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