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Maria T. Carreira
February 27, 2019

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Maria T. Carreira

1933 – 2019

Springfield – Maria Teresa (Coelho) Carreira, age 85, was called safely home on Feb. 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 10, 1933 in Portugal, a daughter of the late Manuel Augusto and Teresa (Pereira De Resende) Coelho. Maria worked as a sewer and machine operator for Chicopee Undergarment for many years before she retired. She was a communicant of Holy Name of Jesus Parish and the Portuguese American Club. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, cooking and most importantly with her family. She is predeceased by her husband Raimundo Carreira who passed away in 2010. She is survived by her son Manuel “Manny” Carreira and his fiancé Debora of Ludlow; her daughter Anna Honorio and her husband Manny of Springfield; 1 brother Antonio Coelho and his wife Anunciada of Portugal; 2 sisters Alzira Coelho of Portugal and Rosa Dos Santos of Portugal along with her beloved grandchildren, Michael Honorio, his wife April and their children Nolan and Parker, Lisa Rosado her husband Alex and their children Kiaree, Alexia, Avery and Gio, Kristina Carreira and Kimberly Carreira. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, including her beloved godchild Paula (Carreira) Mills of Springfield. Maria is predeceased by her sister Olinda Sousa. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Mar. 3, 2019 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at the Grise` Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Assumption Church at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 330 Whitney Ave, #420, Holyoke, MA 01040. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.

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Grisé Funeral Home
280 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
413-594-4189