John O. Correia, Jr., 80, of New Bedford died May 15, 2009 after a brief illness.
He was the husband of the late Rosaline F. (McGrath) Correia.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John O. and Rose (Santos) Correia, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Correia was formerly employed as a police officer with the New Bedford Police Department for over 30 years until retirement.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Correia had a dry sense of humor.
Survivors include his 3 sons, Michael J. Correia and John J. Correia, both of Las Vegas and Mark A. Correia of New Bedford; a daughter, Susan M. Correia of Liberty Hill, TX; a brother, Albert Correia of New Bedford; a sister, Dorothy Burgess of New Bedford; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. His family will receive guests on Tuesday morning from 10 AM to 11 AM prior to his service. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.