Francis Ferreira

Boston – Francis S. Ferreira, age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Eziolinda “Linda” (Oliveira) and was the son of the late Catarina (Amaral) and Antone Ferreira. Francis and Eziolinda "Linda" had been married for 52 wonderful years.

Francis was born in New Bedford, MA and lived in this area all of his life. He served in the U.S. Army until December 1964. He was the Founder as well as Proprietor of The Ferreira Group where he worked as a computer tech until his retirement. He was a fellow of the organization ASHRAE. Francis was also a member of the Mount Carmel Seniors.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Nancy Morin and her husband, Shane of New Bedford; son, David Ferreira and his wife, Kim of New Bedford; 4 grandchildren; Kendall and Sydney, Braxton and Landon; brothers, Charles Ferreira and Joseph Ferreira; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late James Ferreira.

Flowers are acceptable and donations can also be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929

His visiting hours will be held Friday evening from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Saturday beginning in the funeral home at 7:30 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 8:30 A.M. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.