Alberto Duarte

Alberto Duarte, age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 3, 1948, in Sao Miguel, Azores, Alberto was the beloved son of the late Jordao and Carmelia (Torres) Duarte.

He is survived by his siblings, Victor Duarte and his wife Delfina of Dartmouth, Eduardo Duarte and his wife Teresa of New Jersey, Luisa Arruda and her husband Armando of Canada, Mario Duarte and his wife Maria of New Bedford and Expo Duarte and his significant other Melinda Bradley of Dartmouth, MA; his sister in law Fatima Duarte as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his late sibling Joao Duarte and Lilliana Martins

Alberto’s family and friends will gather to honor his life during visiting hours held on , January 13, 2026, from 8:00 A.M.- 9:30 A.M.at Perry Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, located at 111 Dartmouth St, New Bedford, MA, which offers a lighted parking lot and a handicap-accessible ramp and entrance for all who wish to pay their respects.