Jose C. Cancela

New Bedford – Jose C. Cancela, age 89, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Albertina (Oliveira) Cancela and son of the late Jose da Costa and Leopoldina Teixeira (da Costa) Cancela.

Jose was born was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal and moved to this area in 1961. He had worked as a self-employed mason for many years and had been a member of the Clube Uniao Faialense.

He is survived by his son, Hildeberto Cancela; 2 grandchildren, Jayme Cancela of New Bedford and Lori Oliver of Fairhaven; great grandson Wyatt Oliver; brother, Artur Cancela of Lawrence; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Maria Olinda Pereira.

Jose’s visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Home. His funeral will be held Monday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 8:00 A.M. followed with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740.