NEW BEDFORD — Ernest J. Chongarlides Jr., of New Bedford, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Ernest J. and Freda (Robinson) Chongarlides and lived in this community all of his life.
A graduate of New Bedford High School, he had been employed by Chamberlain Manufacturing Co., until it closed. He had an avid passion for recycling, especially scrap metal and enjoyed the company of his pet dog ACE.
He is survived by his devoted companion, Ingrid Trundy-Delk and her daughters, Bernadette and Rebecca; his children, Jessica, Julia, Jared and Jillian Chongarlides, Devin, Kyle and Natalya Dawson and Malcolm, Marcus, Makayla and Malachi Hubbard; his nieces, Nicole Culotta, Hayley Chongarlides and Connie Medeiros; and his nephew, Peter Chongarlides.
Visitation at the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., NB Thursday evening from 7-9 P.M. His funeral will take place on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at 9 A.M., in Grace Church, County and School Sts., New Bedford, Ma. with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.