Joao J. Frade, 63, died at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Tuesday, September 5 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Maria da Penha Frade. Born and educated in Azores, Portugal, he was a resident of Stoughton for 40 years. He was a laborer in Stoughton for over 35 years before retiring recently.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Frade is survived by his mother, Natalia (Jorge) Frade of Azores, Portugal and his brothers, Jose of Azores, Portugal and Antonio of California. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Friday, September 8 at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Thursday 5-8 PM. Burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Stoughton.