Orlindo Rei 80, from Elizabeth, NJ passed away on December 4, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Orlindo was born in Portugal to Dimantino Rei and Maria Do Ceu Gomes on June 1, 1942. He immigrated to Brazil with his family at the age of 15. He lived in Brazil for over 25 years. He married Maria in 1974 and together they had their first Daughter Ana. They eventually moved to the USA in 1977 where they had their second daughter Silvia. They have lived in the USA for over 40 years.
Orlindo worked hard his entire life to provide for his family, often working 2 jobs just to make sure the family had everything they needed. He was always willing to talk to anyone; We often had to pull him away from people. He always had stories to tell about his time in Brazil and his love for black beans and coffee while smoking a cigarette of course. One thing that was evident to everyone was his love for his wife, children and grandchildren. He dedicated his life to making sure his grandchildren were taken care of and was always there whenever any of us needed him. He was a good family man with a good heart.
Orlindo leaves behind his wife of 48 years Maria, his 2 daughters Ana and Silvia and their partners, and 5 grandchildren Dominic, Christopher, Charlee, Marlen, and Jayden.
A visitation for Orlindo will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036. Friends and family are invited to gather at the funeral home on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036. A funeral mass will take place Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Our Lady Of Fatima RC Church, 403 Spring St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.krowickifuneralhome.com for the Rei family.
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