Adalberto "Al" PEREIRA Sr.
Adalberto "Al" PEREIRA Sr.
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96 of Odessa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. He was born on Sept. 20, 1921 in Tampa, FL., to Luis (Sr.) and Amalia Pereira.
Al married the love of his life Melida Rosa Coto on January 17, 1941. Shortly after his marriage to Melida, he enlisted in the United States Navy at the beginning of World War II. He served the entire war in the Pacific theatre on the LST267. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Upon returning to Melida at the end of WWII, they started a family and Al began his career in the optical business. He worked for over 50 years for the Davis Optical Company helping others to see. During his life he also supported and participated in numerous efforts including Child Evangelism, the Interbay Rotary Club of Tampa, and the Children's Home of Tampa Bay. Al always had a special place in his heart for children and provided many of them with musical instruments to play.
Al was preceded by his siblings, Luis Jr. and Josephine both of Tampa; and is survived by his wife, Melida Rosa Pereira; siblings, Abelardo (Elaine), Hilda, Salvador all of Tampa; children, Melida (Glenn) of Glencarbon, Il., Adalberto Jr. (Sandra) of Tampa, Kenneth (Terri) of Safety Harbor, Susan of Tampa; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation at 10 am followed by a service at 11 am will be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church located at 6201 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL 33625 on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 11 am on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hillsdale Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Frances Baker
October 21, 2022
Always remembering you, Al!!! Your legacy continues on through many things that you made that I still have displayed at my shop. I am beyond grateful to have had the pleasure of becoming professionally acquainted with you which quickly turned into feeling like family. Thank you for believing in me. XOXO's Frances Baker the Eyeglass Maker
Bryant King
November 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. I enjoyed our friendship in Tampa Interbay Rotary for many years.
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with him at the Credit Union on Gunn Hwy. It warmed my heart to see him and thank him for his service to our Country.
Sammy and Dona Pereira Jr
November 2, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Melida, Al Jr,Mela, Ken, Sue, and the extended Pereira family. Fond memories of Uncle Al and family while growing up.
November 1, 2017
From Frances, Rebeka and Madison
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Gema Diaz
October 28, 2017
To the family your dad and mom were my moms friends many years ago my mom was Hortensia she might remember her
Your dad was a joy to talk to when I was younger when they would come to the house
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