Maria “Tina” F. (Paulo) Bunkovsky,75 of New Bedford, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at home. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Virginia (Amaral) Paulo.
Tina was a graduate of New Bedford High School and trained together with her twin sister Natalie at the Airline Academy in Dallas-Fort Worth to become Flight Attendants for American Airlines, where they both worked and traveled the world for 51 years. She enjoyed planting, gardening, and teaching as a Pilate Instructor. She was the most beautiful person in the world, and above and beyond the most amazing twin sister. Tina was full of life, loved to laugh, and had a heart of gold. She was kind, giving, and loved everyone. She had an infectious smile and she will be deeply missed by many.
She is survived by her loving twin sister, Natalie Strouse of E. Falmouth, and her sister Marie “Stella” Andrade of FL.
Private arrangements are in the care of ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. For on-line tributes, please visit our website at www.rock-funeralhome.com
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