Joao D. Sequeira of New Bedford died Wednesday August 29, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria L. (Sena) Sequeira.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Regineo and Guiomar Carlota (Gomes) Sequeira, he came to the United States 28 years ago and lived in Boston before moving to New Bedford three years ago.
Mr. Sequeira loved wrestling and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife; six children, Candida Sequeira, Maria Sequeira, Carlota Sequeira, Benvinda Andrade, Margarida Sequeira, and Edite Martins; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.