Herberto S. “Herbie” Freitas, age 60, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital with his loved ones by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Maria (Carreiro) Freitas with whom he shared 39 years of marriage.
Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal the son of Celestino and Angela (Serpa) Freitas, he resided in Taunton before relocating to the town of Somerset.
A Facilities Manager for several nursing homes, he worked for Wedgemere Healthcare in Taunton for 19 years before taking an early retirement in 2022. With an appreciation for the outdoors, he delighted in his long visits to Colt State Park, being by the ocean, cutting his grass, landscaping and long rides in his Jeep. He enjoyed painting landscapes, being a member of the Taunton Eagles Soccer Club and was a fan of the Sporting Portuguese soccer team. Mr. Freitas was a truly selfless man who generously gave a helping hand whenever he could. His greatest love was his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Brian Freitas and his wife Emily of Riverside, RI; two daughters, Ashley Schofield and her husband Brandon of Dighton and Tiffany Auclair and her husband Matthew of Somerset; one brother, Elvis Freitas and his wife Michelle and five grandchildren, Selena Stroh, Nolet Auclair, Leon Auclair, Abigail Freitas and Wyatt-James Freitas.
His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County Street, Somerset followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Peace Parish - St. Louis de France, 56 Buffinton Street, Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 501 7th Avenue, Suite 230 New York, NY 10018. Burial will be private.
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