Luiza (Lessa) Pinto, 90, of New Bedford died Friday May 12, 2017 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late George Pinto.
Born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Barros) Lessa, she was raised in Cape Verde and lived in New Jersey and New Bedford for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Podraza of New Jersey; her brother, Joseph Lessa, Jr. of New Bedford; her granddaughter, Dana Cleary; two great-grandchildren, Jude and Maya Cleary; and nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Joao Lessa, Alice Gonsalves, and Virginia Silva.
A private family service was held on Wednesday morning at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford with burial following at St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.