Eileen (Amaral) Ferreira, 81, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of Joseph Ferreira with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Anna (Paiva) Amaral, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Kinyon Campbell Business School.
Mrs. Ferreira had worked as a legal secretary for many years until her retirement. Previously, she had worked as a cashier for many of the former Fernandes Supermarkets in the area.
She enjoyed traveling and dancing with her husband. Most of all, she adored spending time with her loving grandchildren and her family.
Surviving in addition to her husband is her daughter, Deborah Santos and husband Mario; a brother, Manuel Amaral, Jr. and wife Sylvia; two grandchildren, Kevin Santos and wife Megan and Matthew Santos; and one great-granddaughter, Khloe Hope Santos all of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8 AM from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 PM. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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