New Bedford – Daniel D. Freitas, 67, of New Bedford died Friday, October 22, 2004 at home with his family by his side, after a long illness. He was the husband of Maria P. (Andre’) Freitas.
He was born in Madeira, Portugal, son of the late Francisco and Maria Ines (Correia) Freitas, and had resided in New Bedford since 1974. Prior to his retirement he was a machine operator with Fiber Leather, Inc. of New Bedford. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, New Bedford. Mr. Freitas enjoyed raising animals, farming, fishing and cooking. He loved to take care of his family and spend time with friends.
Including his wife, he is survived by 2 sons: Daniel F. Freitas and his wife Annmarie R. of New Bedford and Christopher L. Freitas of New Bedford; 7 sisters: Cecelia Amelia Pinto of Canada, Maria Bernardette Camacho of Canada, Egidia Pinto of Canada, Fernanda Sousa of Canada, Iselda Gorete Goncalves of Canada, Beatriz Goncalves of Canada and Maria Rita Lamonia of Madeira, Portugal; and 2 grandchildren: Marissa M. Freitas and Mason D. Freitas.
He was the brother of the late Francisco Jesus Freitas, Maria Ines Goncalves, Maria Noeme Gomes and Jose Freitas.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be from the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport, Monday, October 25, 2004 at 10:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, New Bedford at 12:00 P.M.
Calling hours Sunday 2 – 4 P.M. & 7 – 9 P.M.
Interment in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 344 County St., New Bedford.