Artur Pereira, age 82 of Acushnet, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford surrounded by his wife, three daughters and sister. He was the husband of Mariana (Viveiros) Pereira, to whom he had been married for 57 years.
He was born in São Miguel, Azores, the son of the late Artur J. and Jacinta (Sousa) Pereria.
We could list his endless jobs in construction, factories and a bakery but where he loved to spend his time was in his garden and with his family. The family’s fondest memories include him strongly suggesting we all visit a vineyard to cut grapes for his wine, reading countless labels for medicine to keep his fruit trees safe, and playing endless games of phase 10, spades and dominos. No one could beat him and if you did you were likely cheating. He played hard and loved even harder.
Grief only exists where love lived first and we were so lucky to love and be loved by him.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Maria Pimentel and her husband Fransico of E. Freetown, Paula Pereira of Asbury Park, NJ, and Debbie Lambert and her husband Isaac of New York, NY; four grandchildren, Michael Pimentel, Alex Pimentel, Lucas Pimentel, and Paxton Lambert; a great granddaughter Sutton Rose Pimentel; seven brothers and sisters, Alda Reis, Antonio Pereira, Jose Pereira, Carols Pereira, Julietta Mota, Laurinda Pereira and Maria doCarmo Pereira and many nieces and nephews.
Artur was also the brother of the late Conceicao Medeiros and Maria deLurdes.
His Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 9am – 10:30am in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Francis of Xavier Church, 125 Main St., Acushnet. Burial will take place in Acushnet Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his honor may be made to your favorite charity. For directions and to place an online tribute, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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