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Mary Esteves Obituary

ESTEVES Mary J. Esteves, age 85, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010. Mary was born in New Bedford, Mass., on September 16, 1924, daughter to the late Joao and Etelinda Ferreira. Mary was a loving wife to Norbert Esteves. Survivors include her loving sister, Emily Golightly, her two sons, Robert and Joseph, her grandchildren, Nicole, John, Ryan, Michael, and her great-granddaughter, Lauren Esteves, as well as several nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family and friends. She will forever remain in our hearts. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 10 a.m. DIRECTLY in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 429 Huntington Rd., Bridgeport, with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport. www.parentelauro.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America by calling 866-232-8484 or online at www.alzfdn.org.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2010.

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Virginia Mourao Valdegas

October 4, 2010

Norberto & Family

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife & mom. I just found out she was an amazing person. Last time I saw her was at stop&shop. She is going to be missed by those who knew her. May you all find comfort at this difficult time of sorrow. You are all
in our thoughts and prayers. God bless
you all.

Linda Mays

September 14, 2010

Mary touched my life in a wonderful way. She was my family for many years. May she now rest in peace while her memory lives on in our hearts. God Bless. With Love, Linda Mays (formerly Esteves)

JoAnn Wirth

September 13, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

JoAnn Wirth

September 13, 2010

In loving memory of Mary. She was a wonderful and loving person, mother and wife.

September 13, 2010

Mary was a wonderful and happy woman. She will be always remembered with love and laughter. God bless her and her family. Her husband and two wonderful sons, you are in my prayers always. May she rest in peace.
Love
JoAnn Wirth

September 13, 2010

Mary was a sweet and loving lady. I will always remember her singing "for he (she's)a jolly good fellow" at the Birthday parties. She had a beautiful spirit.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dave & Lucy Newall

September 13, 2010

Norberto & Family
Our thought and prayers go out to you all at this time. We will miss her.

Amandio & Lucy DeFigueiredo

September 13, 2010

Norberto and Family,
Mary was a wonderful lady. We shared many happy times together. We will miss her very much.

September 13, 2010

nORBERTO,
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

SINCERELY,

MADELINE
MIGUEL AND LUISA CRUZ AND FAMILY

Joe Benedetto

September 12, 2010

Joe,
We send our condolences to you and your family. God be with you.
Sincerely, Joe and Beverly Benedetto

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