Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John and Mercedes(Jacintho) Rego, she resided in New Bedford all of her life.
Libby worked at the Aerovox and retired from the Acushnet Company. After retirement she worked for Coastline Elder Services. She loved arts and crafts and spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by 2 sons, Wayne J. Amaral and his Companion Denise Reedy of New Bedford; Richard Amaral and his wife Robyn of Sandy, Utah; 4 grandchildren, Erika, Derrick and Brandon Amaral and Corrine Gale; 7 great grandchildren, Brett, Laren, Ethan, Kameron, Madison and Colin Amaral and Robyn Bonseio and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Antone, John, Joseph, Gilbert and Manuel Rego, Mary Arruda and Adeline Lima.
Her Memorial Mass will be held at 9am at St Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford. Friends and family are invited to go directly to the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, 200 Bridge Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford. For tributes: www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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