Jose Rodrigues Tavares

Jose Rodrigues Tavares obituary, Peabody, MA

Jose Rodrigues Tavares

Jose Tavares Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 30, 2022.
Jose Rodrigues Tavares, 87, of Peabody, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Beverly, MA Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Maria Etelvina Tavares.

Jose was born in Sao Miguel, Azores on December 28, 1934. He was the son of the late, Manuel and Maria (Rodrigues) Tavares.

He was raised and educated in Sao Miguel, Azores, later serving in the Portuguese Armed Forces. Jose moved to Massachusetts in 1980 where he was employed as a Contractor before his retirement.

He was devoted to his faith and was a longtime Communicant & Marian Helper of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Peabody, MA.

He enjoyed time with his family, especially his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jose was an accomplished musician, who played several instruments, and played in a marching band in the Azores for several years. He loved to entertain his family by playing Christian music on his guitar, harmonica, and accordion. He will be dearly missed.

Jose is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Maria Etelvina, two sons: Jose Rodrigues of Peabody MA; Carlos Rodrigues of Peabody MA; four daughters: Cidalia Carvalho of S. Miguel, Azores, Paula (Luis) Jardim of Peabody, MA, Theresa (Dan) Goyette of Greenville, SC, Maria Cecilia (Jeff) Poulos of Medford, NJ. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren: Emiliana & Elisabete (Azores), Mary Louise & Justin (SC), Sophia & Jackson (NJ), Sandra, Jessica, Sara, & Luis (MA), and Joseph (NC); ten great-grandchildren: Samuel, Sofia, & Goncalo (Azores), Mallory, Ava, & Connor (SC), Karina, Gabriel, Jonathan, & Delilah (MA); and brother Gabriel Tavares of Canada.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours, Monday, September 19, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 PM at The Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. Peabody, MA 01960.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Walsh Ave. Peabody, MA 01960.

Burial will follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery, 226 North St, Salem, MA 01970.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jose's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 309 Waverley Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452 or by visiting www.alz.org

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Miss you very much! Love you Pai querido.

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September 19, 2023

Miss you so very much.
Rest in peace. All my love, Terry

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June 18, 2023

Happy Fathers Day in Heaven.
I miss you so much my sweet Dad!

Theresa Goyette

December 28, 2022

Happy Birthday to my dear sweet Dad up in Heaven.
Miss you so very much. All my love, Terry

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We miss you every day Pai. There is not one day that we don't think about you. You were such an inspiration not only to me but to everyone in our family. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better daughter, mom, sister and friend. We love you so much.

Theresa "Terry" Goyette

September 29, 2022

The Lord took you in His arms and into Heaven to live in eternal peace.
You lived your life putting God and Family first. You were humble, loving, kind, and made many sacrifices to help others. You have us a great example of how the Lord wants us to live. I was Blessed to have you as my Father.
I miss you more than words can say. Goodbyes are not forever... Goodbyes are not the end... They simply mean, I will miss you until we meet again.
I will forever love you, miss you, and hold you in my heart. Your loving daughter, Theresa.

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