Augustine Freitas Jr., of Santa Clara, California passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born January 23, 1927 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Augustinho and Maria De Freitas. At the age of 2, Augustine moved back to his parents hometown of Santa Cruz Madiera Island, Portugal until the age of registering into the US Army. He served 3 years, was deployed at the time the war ended, so he stayed stateside. Augustine relocated to Santa Clara, Ca. where he resided until his death. He worked for Larson Ladder in Santa Clara for over 30 years until he retired.
Augustine leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and two daughters, and numerous other relatives. Special thankyou to the care staff that took care of him the last six months.
Augustine will be buried with the love of his life, his wife, Adelina Bettencourt-Cabral Freitas, who passed away in 2008 just short of their 50th wedding Anniversary.
A Visitation for Augustine will be held Monday, April 4, 2022 from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050. A Vigil Service will occur Monday, April 4, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, 466 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050. A Committal Service will occur Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. A Funeral Mass will occur Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Clare Church, 725 Washington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.limafamilysantaclara.com for the Freitas family. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to your local Elderly Abuse Organization.
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