Fernando V. "Fred" Pita, 78, of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday July 27, 2022.
Born in Madeira, Portugal, son of the late Francisco A. and Laura (Brito) Pita, he moved to the U.S. at 7 years old and spent most of his life living in New Bedford.
Fred lived life to the fullest. He played semi-pro soccer and enjoyed playing tennis. He loved the casino, but his biggest winnings of all were his grandkids Nate and Skylar.
Fred worked at Acushnet Rubber for 35 years.
Survivors include his children, Christine Demers and her husband Mike of Acushnet, David Pita of New Bedford, and Charlene Pita and her partner Jim Bennett of Sarasota, FL; the mother of his children, Dorothy Powers; his siblings, Maria Perreira, Daniel Pita and his wife Cecelia, Frank Pitta and his partner Jeannette Harrison, Emanuel Pita and his wife Anne, and Elsie Kalisz and her husband Walter; his grandkids, Nathan Lewis and Skylar Bennett; and his godchildren, Jeffrey LaPierre and Anita Eades.
He is predeceased by his brothers, George Pitta and Joe Pita; and his brother-in-law Daniel Perreira.
A private service will be held at a later date.