Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Constantina (Moniz) Abrantes, he was a communicant of St. Julie’s Parish in Dartmouth, MA. He raised his family in Dartmouth before moving to New Bedford 20 years ago. He and his wife have been wintering in Eustis, FL for over 25 years.
Louie entered the U.S. Navy at 17 years old and retired as a 1st class petty officer after 20 years of service.
He spent most of his time on fuel tankers and ended his career on an aircraft carrier as a steam engineer and was able to travel all over the world during that time. For the next 15 years, he worked for Dartmouth schools in the maintenance department. He ended his working career as a groundskeeper at the Country Club of New Bedford.
He loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, playing cards with friends, “tinkering” around and dancing with his Florida friends at the weekly dances.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gertrude Abrantes. His children, Kevin Abrantes and wife Cheryl of Dartmouth, Kim Raposa of New Bedford, Mark Abrantes and wife Renee of West Warwick, RI, and Michelle Mauricio and husband Mario of Dartmouth. Six grandchildren, Cheyenne, Crystal and Shayne Raposa, David Lord, and Jesse and Jared Mauricio. Five great-grandchildren, Devin Nunez, Cody Raposa, Mia and Shayne Raposa, and Evelyn Lord; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph Abrantes, Constantina Cardona, Mary Doucette, Manuel Abrantes and Rose Santos.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. His Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 10 a.m. in St. Julie Billiart Church, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth, Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Old Fall River Rd., Dartmouth. Flowers welcome or donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090. For online tributes, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
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