Eduardo M. Simas, “Eddie,” age 73, of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his residence. He was the husband of Maria Odete (Resendes) Simas to whom he has been married for the past 50 years.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel and Maria (Rocha) Simas, he immigrated to the United States settling in New Bedford 44 years ago.
He worked in the Construction Industry at Modern Continental and Chavioni for many years and prior to that he worked for McCourt and LaRousso. Mr. Simas enjoyed traveling, team Benfica, gardening, and most of all spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one son: Jose E. Simas of New Bedford, two daughters: Maria Manuela Simas of New Bedford, Tiffany Druker and her husband Joshua of North Grafton, two sisters: Maria St. Cristo Barbosa of New Bedford, Vidalia Silva and her husband Jose of Kitchner, OT, Canada, one brother: Miguel Simas of New Bedford, five grandchildren: Erika, Ashley, Tayleen, and Quinten Simas, Ella Druker, one great-grandson: Owen Sylvia, and many nieces and nephews.
His Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 10:30AM in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle St., New Bedford. Relatives and friends invited. Mass offerings may be made to a church of your choice in his memory. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford. Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home.
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