Basilio-Henriques, Jr.-Obituary

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Basilio Henriques, Jr.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Sep 13, 1932 – Aug 1, 2024

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BORN
September 13, 1932
DIED
August 1, 2024
LOCATION
Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Dwyer Family Funeral Home Obituary

Basilio Henriques, Jr., 91 years of age, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2024 at Fairview Commons nursing home in Great Barrington, MA.Basil was born on September 13, 1932 in Pittsfield, MA, to Basilio Henriques, Sr., and Georgina Henriques. He was the third of five children....

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He was my all time favorite!!

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So sorry for your family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Mr. Henriques was a great teacher- blessed to have had him as a part of my life while I was growing up.

We'll see you soon, old friend,

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I remember him always threating in a stearn way, about sticking his size 13 foot up their butts. He was a funny man. I am sorry for your families loss.

Sincere condolences to the entire family on your loss. I remember "Mr. Henriques" as my Earth Science teacher at Mt. Greylock H.S back in the late 60s and he was a delight. My uncle William Roy was also in the army with him during the Korean War and spoke very highly of him. I´m sure he´ll be remembered dearly.

My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.

30+ years later I still remember many of his antics and sayings that would make us laugh or roll our eyes. Often at the end of class "Go forth! [at end of class] Unless you're fast, then go first!" His off-key rendition of "When the Red Red Robin" (the words to which he got slightly wrong) still gets stuck in my head. Go forth, Basil--you enriched my adolescent life a great deal. I hope you left this world with a clear conscience, knowing you are not responsible for my failure to...