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Joe de Freitas Obituary



José Manuel "Joe" de Freitas, 65, of Hartford, a master auto body craftsman, died of a heart attack Monday (Jan. 29, 2018) at home. Born Sept. 20, 1952, in Madeira, Portugal, son of the late Conceição de Freitas and José de Freitas, he was raised in São Paulo, Brazil, before the family moved to Hartford in 1968. He leaves son Jason de Freitas of Las Vegas; daughter Alexa de Freitas of Norwalk; brother Mauriçio de Freitas of New Britain; sisters Mary Freitas of Hartford and Fatima Cromwell of Virginia Beach; six nieces and two nephews; and many cousins and friends throughout the region. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister Rosa Maria de Freitas. Funeral services are private.

Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 4, 2018.
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Gone too soon my friend.

Bill

Friend

January 29, 2023

Happy heavenly birthday!

Mary feitas

Family

January 29, 2022

We miss you joe. God Bless. Rest in peace

Maria cromwell

Family

January 29, 2022

Miss you everyday joe. Rest In Peace.

Fatima

January 29, 2022

I miss you

Michelle

December 2, 2021

I think of you often brother. You were one of the best friends I ever had.

Bill

Friend

March 11, 2020

Rest In Peace. Dear brother. We miss you

Maria Cromwell

Sister

January 29, 2020

You were a good friend Joe.

April 23, 2019

You will always be in my mind and heart , Miss u everyday ❤

April 8, 2019

Hey Joe!!! Miss u.Looking at u everyday.

Mary Freitas

Family

January 30, 2019

I went to a medium today to talk to my grandmother for her birthday. In the middle of the session, she randomly goes "Somebody here loves to fish". My cousin and I sat there silent because no one in my family fishes. She then goes, "it could be anyone in spirit"... I immediately thought of you and she then said some crazy things you would always say to me. It is truly incredible to know you are still there in spirit fishing away and I hope you know that you will always have a place in my heart

Michelle

Friend

August 17, 2018

The things I would do to hug you one more time.... I love you dad

Alexis Young

May 22, 2018

A day never goes by where you don't cross my mind...if only I could just see you one last time to tell you how much you meant to me. There are no words I can think of to describe how much I miss you. I had so much fun with you and will forever cherish all of those moments. You were simply amazing and to have you in my life was such a blessing. Thank you joe for all you have done.

Michelle

March 7, 2018

Joe i miss u every day.wont be seeing u or hearing from you. I cry because i miss you and i still cant believe you are gone. I hope you are with mom.dad and Rosie. See you when God allows me.

Mary Freitas

February 27, 2018

Joe was such an incredible person who deeply cared about his loved ones. I think about him everyday and only wish I could just see him one more time to let him know how much he meant to me. I am very blessed to have had him a part of my life. A day will never go by where he does not cross my mind. Love you Joe, cannot wait to see you again someday in the future.

February 16, 2018

God bless you and your amazing soul <3 cannot get over your presence :'( absolutely devastated

Michelle Brahen

February 13, 2018

I'm sitting here speechless, in denial, why Joe, an amazing, intelligent, loving man who just cared about helping others. Words cannot begin to describe how much of an amazing man he was. The love and care he showed to his family and friends was just incredible. Our weekly adventures we had together I will forever cherish. I am going to miss him so much, my condolences goes to his entire family and friends. Love you so much joe!

Michelle Brahen

February 12, 2018

Uncle Joe was awesome with a great sense of humor. I remember he took my brother Jaime and I fishing and tricked me into holding dozens of live worms in my hand. I didn't think it was funny as a five year old but it's hilarious now. Lol. He took me on my first international plane ride to visit my grandparents in Portugal when I was about seven years old and helped me find my first car when I was a teenager. I have many great memories of my uncle and he will undoubtedly be missed.

Jasmin Harding

February 8, 2018

May God transform your pain of loss into loving and happy memories. We send prayers of healing for your grief.

Gordon and Suse Cromwell

February 6, 2018

I hope you're somewhere catching the biggest fish possible. I love you dad, you will always be with me.

Alexis Young

February 6, 2018

Joe was my brother-in-law, God Father to my oldest daughter, a friend and a loved member of our family. A talented auto body specialist, he was one of the hardest working individuals I ever met. We will miss his humor, laugh and during the next World Cup his die hard rooting for Team Brazil. You will be missed Joe.

Joe Cromwell

February 5, 2018

So sorry for your loss. New the family many years ago.

Lurdes Araujo

Lurdes Araujo

February 5, 2018

To all the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lucy and Agostinho Teles

Lucy Teles

February 5, 2018

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FISHING TRIPS TO LAKE ONTARIO WITH JOE AND POE J, WE ALWAYS HAD A GREAT TIME! REST IN PEACE JOE, JOHNNY "CAKES" MLYNEK

JOHN MLYNEK

February 5, 2018

Very sorry for your family's loss. ❤

Deborah Baisden

February 5, 2018

To the family,so sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. Gone too soon

Luis and Betty Reyes

February 5, 2018

Uncle Joe ,
As FATIMA said You had a heart of gold! Thank You for being a good uncle ! Ill never forget the 4am fishing trips! Forever in my heart Love U Joe!! P.S give Avô & Avò kisses and hugs!!! May you REST IN PARADISE!!

Jaime Freitas

February 4, 2018

Uncle Joe, your smile would bighten up anyone's day! I loved the years we spent as a family in Virginia. You will be missed. ❤

Melissa Wilson

February 4, 2018

My uncle was a great guy whom would give the shirt off his back if needed. He always pointed me in the right direction . He will be missed dearly!! REST IN PARADISE UNCLE JOE LOVE YOU P.S Kiss Avô & Avò for me please!!!

Jaime Freitas

February 4, 2018

We are very sad to hear of this devastating event. Moe, Darcie, Mandy please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I will send angels to help with the transition. Very, very sorry to the entire de Freitas family.

Dawn and Bobby Spano

February 4, 2018

Dear Amigo, you were truly a good friend. Rest in Peace!
Many good memories to cherish!

Sincerely, one of the Three Amigos, Don Mertens and Christine and our sons Donnie and Christopher.

February 4, 2018

We haven't seen Joe in a few years but will miss him dearly. He was always willing to help out if we needed it and was always a barrel of fun. Rest in peace our friend.

February 4, 2018

My brother Joe, He had a Heart of Gold, He would Always lend a hand thought he knew no strangers... And Always lived life His Way. We will miss you Joe. Our memories of you will never be forgotten. LOVE your sister Fatima

Maria cromwell

February 4, 2018

My brother was very kindhearted sort of broken soul who lived his life wholeheartedly. Now hes mended and at peace.I and his nieces and nephews will miss him so. God. Bless and watch us all

Mary Freitas

February 4, 2018

We will miss his smile and his many stories. Joe had the most creative way of telling them. His zest for life and travel. His love for his family. He will remain in our hearts and memories always.
Charlene and Doug

February 4, 2018

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