LOWELL—Maria Fernanda Silva Freitas, 68 years old, a resident of Lowell since 1972, died Wednesday afternoon, March 31st, at her home in Lowell. She was the wife of Leonel J. deFreitas.
She was born in Madeira Island, Portugal, on November 16, 1935, a daughter of the late Jose’ Pinto Silva and the late Conceicao Fernandes daSilva.
Mrs. Freitas had been employed by the Lowell Lingerie Company.
Surviving her are her six children: Teresa M. Mascarenhas, of Lowell; Zelia’ and Bob Melo, of Chelmsford; Jose’ O. deFreitas, of Lowell; Maria P. Alves, of Lowell; Joseph and Dana deFreitas, of Plaistow, NH; and Duarte D. Freitas and his fiancé Sonia Bonjukian, of Lowell; seven grandchildren: Jason Espinola, Nicole Mascarenhas; Brian Alves, Johnathan P. Alves; Joshua Melo; Justin Melo; and Alex deFreitas; also several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM on Sunday, April 4th, at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, (Rte. 38). Her Funeral Mass to be offered Monday morning, April 5th, at 9 AM at ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH, Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell.