Evangelina V. (Sousa) Coelho, wife of the late Joao B. Coelho, died at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton on June 15, 2015.
She was 96.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jeremias V. and Maria A. (Vieira) Sousa.
She was employed many years ago by the former Frank Noone Shoe Company.
A very religious person, Evangelina spent many hours praying and reciting the rosary.
She enjoyed flowers, sewing, and especially spending time with her loving family.
Survivors include two sons, Manuel S. Coelho and his wife Gail of Taunton and John S. Coelho of East Taunton; four daughters; Maria C. Paiva, Maria C. Ferreira, Mary Jo Vieira and Connie Pimental and her husband Augie, all of Taunton; thirteen grandchildren, Joe, Danny, Angie, Amy, Mike, Sara, Paul, Lisa, Louis, Jennifer, Debbie, Jessica, and Jonathan; nineteen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also the grandmother of the late Mary-Jo.
Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, June 19th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of the Lord Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 18th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.