Jose M DosSantos

Chicopee- Jose M. DosSantos, a longtime resident of Chicopee, passed away at home on December 13, 2024.  Born in Benedita, Alcobaca Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel DosSantos and Francelina Felicidade.  He immigrated to the United States in 1974 to pursue the American Dream, and found work as a laborer at the Jahn Foundry, in Springfield.  Jose loved working in his garden at home and making wine. He loved his daily walks through the neighborhood, Sunday dinners with his family, and spending time with friends at the Chicopee Portuguese-American Club.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maria Candido DosSantos, their Sons, Martinho DosSantos, Dario DosSantos and his fiancé, Denise Arias, and Saul DosSantos, his daughter Adelia Winters and her husband, John, four grandchildren, Deanna, Andrew, Sydney, and Kaelynn, one great-grandchild, Nova, as well as many extended family members and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Jose was also predeceased by his brothers, Antonio and Avelino.  Funeral services for Jose will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA.  Calling hours will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00pm in Ste. Rose de Lima Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Chicopee.