New Bedford – Maria C. (Leite) Pereira, age 89, of South Dartmouth, MA passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Vantage of New Bedford with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Alfredo S. Pereira of South Dartmouth.
Maria was born in Sao Roque, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Maria Rosa Leite and Manuel Leite. She worked as a seamstress for several clothing manufacturers. She was a devout catholic at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, was a member of the Mt. Carmel Seniors and the Portuguese Immigration Group in which they met weekly at Casa da Saudade, loved to walk and also knit.
Maria is survived by her loving husband, Alfredo S. Pereira, her children, Arsenio M. Pereira and his wife Tomette, Joseph A. Pereira and Dulce M. Pereira; her brother, Alfredo Leite; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Maria’s visiting hours and funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024. Visiting hours will be held at Perry Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford.
Monday, October 28, 2024
8:00 - 9:30 am (Eastern time)
Perry Funeral Home
Monday, October 28, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Monday, October 28, 2024
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