Born in New Bedford MA to the late George and Idalina Pequita, she was a life long resident of the Southcoast. Before her retirement she worked in the cafeteria at both Acushnet Elementary and Ford Middle schools. Janice had a passion for cooking, gardening and animals but above all she enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by three children and 2 granddaughters. Jessica Brown of Acushnet, Joshua Brown and his partner Tristan Thomas of Lakeville, and Janessa Richard of Fairhaven as well as her granddaughters Jorja and Sophia Brown of Acushnet.
She is predeceased by her brothers Wayne and Barry Pequita.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00PM in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745
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