PROVIDENCE, RI - Jorge “Feliz” De Sousa Tavares Ferreira, age 89, of 46 East Transit St., Providence, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. Husband of Anna de Jesus (Cabral) Ferreira. He is survived by Three Sons: George N. Ferreira of Fall River, Jose Ferreira of CT, Eduardo Ferreira of Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores; Two Daughters: Maria Do Carmo Andrade of N. Providence, RI.; Olga Pontes of Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores. Eighteen Grandchildren & Seven Great Grandchildren.
Born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores the son of the late Eduardo Tavares Ferreira and the late Maria Do Carmo (De Sousa) Ferreira. He was a Providence resident since 1964. Before retiring, he was a Laborer at C.J. Pearson Boat Co. of Bristol. Previously, he worked at Moore Fabricators of Pawtucket.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N.Main St. on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name Church, Hanover St. at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Portugal. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 PM.