James Farias

BOSTON — James "Jim" Farias, 84, of Fairhaven, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, after a brief illness at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Lillian (Bento) Farias.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone and the late Mary C. (Pimental) Farias, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven.

Mr. Farias served in the Army during WWII in the 331st Harbor Craft Company and was the recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the Victory Medal.

He later worked as a mechanic for over 30 years at Chamberlain Manufacturing in New Bedford, retiring 25 years ago.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Damien Council, the American Legion Post 166 of Fairhaven and enjoyed digging littlenecks and gardening.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Suzanne G. Wolfgang and her husband, Daniel of Fairhaven; a granddaughter, Sara A. Wolfgang of Atlanta, GA; a brother, John T. Farias and his wife, Mary of Fairhaven; a sister, Lydia May of Interlocker, MI; a sister-in-law, Alice Farias of Fairhaven; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Farias was the brother of the late Antone Farias.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, October 4, 2008, from 9-10 AM with a service at 10AM in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven, followed by interment with Military Honors in St. John Cemetery, New Bedford. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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