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Joseph Pereira Obituary
He was born in Anelhe, Portugal, a son of the late Antonio and Anna (Calvao) Pereira. He is survived by a brother, Manny Pereira and wife Alice; a sister, Dusty (Pereira) Cardoso and husband Roy. He was raised in New Bedford and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Pereira resided most of his life with his family in sunny South Florida.
In Florida, his natural talent with his hands and mind shown through as a general contractor for longer term employers, Summit Builders and DiTocco Construction. He also realized his love for the game of golf, the relaxation the outdoors could bring, and the pure enjoyment brought by watching his girls grow up to be the women they are today.
His family was always his greatest enjoyment. He was extremely proud of his Portuguese heritage.
Lovingly, he leaves nephews, Michael and Todd Pereira and Randy Cardoso; niece, Stacey (Cardoso) Gaspar; godson, Jaymie Monteiro; brother-in-law, Raymond Slowik; sisters-in-law, Robin (Slowik) Claflin and Tina (Slowik) LaFountain; and most dear mother-in-law, Doris (St. Pierre) Slowik.
His roots had brought him back to New England, living here the past four years; all of his family is now together. Just before being diagnosed, he was employed by Pinncon Construction.
The family sends much thanks and gratitude to them for their constant support and generosity.
His funeral service will be Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 9:00 AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME of MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, Main Street, Fairhaven. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be Friday from 5-9 PM. Burial will be private.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For online registration and directions www.waring-sullivan.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Standard-Times (New Bedford, MA).
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Kenzie Serianni
May 25, 2022
15 years later and it still hurts so deep daddy....I know you are shining down on us and your 4 grandsons, more proud than ever. We miss you during every moment and love you forever! ~your girl
Kenzie Serianni
May 26, 2010
Well...it's that time again. Three years feels like one. I just want to say that although it gets easier...it does not go away~ by any meanse We love you so much Dad and wish every day that time had been more on our side. I am doing my best to not take life for granted Dad...I hope that you are still as proud in heaven as you were here. I miss you and love you always... Kenz Anna
Casey Pereira
May 29, 2009
Daddy....
Today is even a little harder then every other day. I can't tell you how much we all miss you. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and wish you were here with us (even though you made me mad a lot :):)
Don't worry though, I know someday we will be together again. You better be waiting for me, with open arms (lets just hope its not to soon;) I love you so much and hope you're doing great wherever you may be!! Keep being my angel.
xoxox
Love-
Lynnie
Richard Serianni
May 28, 2009
Dad #2,
Wishing you were here to be able to spend son and father time with you. We all miss you dearly and know that you are always with us. I know your with me especially when I am watching MOVIES!! You and I have that in common for sure we would be watching repeats everyday!
Love your son in law,
Rich
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Kenzie
May 28, 2009
My father...we are going on two years missing you and it still feels like last week that I was hugging you. I know that where ever you are ~ you must be missing us. Even if it's right over my shoulder you are standing. And I know that only you know what we have to expect when we see you again and that you wish you could share that with us now. But, we are not meant to understand that yet. Someday...we will be with you. Until than, please know that there isn't a moment I want you away from us. And I hope that all the things I think and say now that I wished I would have said than ~ or known to you. I love you with all my being Daddy.
Your Anna always,
Kenzie
Casey
April 30, 2009
Dad, how we all miss you and auntie Dusty.... I hope the two of you are up there being our guardian angels. I know you are. Just wanted to send my xoxoxox.
As you may know I sprained my ankle, mom thinks you were there to catch me. Were you?? Come to me in my dreams soon please.I need to feel you near! I love you daddy!
STACEY GASPAR
December 27, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR UNCLE JOE. WE MISS AND LOVE YOU! P.S. GIVE MY MOM, VOVA AND VOVO A BIG KISS FROM US.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS, STACEY, DUSTYN AND LAROYA
November 27, 2008
HI UNCLE JOE, I WANT TO WISH YOU A HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND ASK THAT YOU PROTECT MY MOM FOR ME. THANKS AND REMEMBER I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
LOVE, STACEY,DUSTYN AND LAROYA
Kenz Anna
October 10, 2008
Well Dad...we are getting down to the wire here. Less than 4 weeks away till our BIG day! How much I wish it was you leading me down the aisle.....I know you will be there~unseen~and that I will feel you there with me the whole way. I hope you know how much you are missed. And I hope that we will make you proud with the day you have helped give me. I love you Daddy.
Casey Pereira
September 24, 2008
Oh dad, what a rough week we had. We had to put your little sister to rest. I hope you guys are having fun up there because its no fun dealing with the pain we're all feeling. Now we have 2 guadian angels. We love and miss you both terribly... I pray we will all be together someday with out illness involved. Kenzies wedding is coming up. I'm glad we have that to look forward to. I just can't believe you won't be there!! I know you'll be partying with us in spirit. Threre isn't a day that goes by that I dont think about you and miss you!
Love you dad....
Kenzie
May 29, 2008
Who misses you and loves you VERY much? We do!!! Today is your day Dad....the day you finally felt at peace. I know you are my angel. I love you!
Kenzie and Bentley
March 11, 2008
We all miss you Dad....even the little white monster! He misses your cereal!! ;)
Carol Ann
March 11, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSEPH,
~finally 58~
I Love & miss you like crazy
February 12, 2008
February 14, is Valentine's Day
I want red roses.
Thank you very much!
Love Carol Ann
Casey Pereira
November 29, 2007
Hi Dad-
Just missing you and wishing you were going to be around for the holidays. It won't be the same without you, mom is right. Somehow we will manage I suppose. Love you and miss you so much. xoxoxox
November 18, 2007
Kenzie and Casey:
**HAVE WE TOLD YOU TODAY THAT WE LOVE YOU**
Mom and Dad:
Carol Ann Pereira
November 18, 2007
I miss you like crazy, the holidays will not be easy without you. You are the love of my life and always will be.
Joseph without you, I feel empty inside.
ALL MY LOVE: Carol Ann
Kenz
October 30, 2007
I have been listening to "our song" alot lately. I guess with the planning of my wedding--it's hitting even more. How I wish you would be dancing with me...
Casey Pereira
October 12, 2007
Hi Dad-
I've been missing you so much the past few days, sometimes I feel strong and then all of a sudden I feel the heart break all over !!!!
Have I told you I love you today?
Thinking of you always!
xoxoxxo
Kenz Anna
August 10, 2007
Wishing I could give you a hug....a BIG one! I love you Dad!!
Lynnie
August 2, 2007
Oh dad, you haven't been gone very long but already it feels like eternity. I'm trying to take one day at a time but its true what Kenzie said, it hasn't gotten easier yet. I can't wait to be together again and do everything the right way this time from start to finish! I miss you so much daddy, Tomorrow is the day we'll be putting you to rest and I'll get to take a little piece of you home with me. I hope you are at peace! xoxoxox
Kenz
July 29, 2007
2 months...not any easier yet Dad. Seems like it's getting harder now. Reality is not fun! Please know that you are SO missed and SO loved. I wish you were with us. Although, I do know where you are now - you are happy and healthy...waiting for us. xoxo
Casey Pereira
July 16, 2007
Hey dad, did I tell you I love you today?
Miss you so much!
xoxoxxoxo
Kenz
July 14, 2007
Wishing you were here....as always! And hoping you are okay with all of my decisions.
All my love; now and forever, Mom
July 4, 2007
Kenzie and Casey: I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, please know that he loved you both more than life itself. Your dad will be forever in your hearts, watching over you both, for the rest of your lives. He was and always will be, proud of his Kenz Anna and Casey Lynn.
Rich Serianni
June 29, 2007
Mr. P,
I just wanted to thank you for bringing me Kenzie. She has and always will be the most important person in my life. Like I told you in my card. I promise I will always take care of her and watch over her. Thank you to the entire Pereira family for taking me in as one of their own. I love you all deeply and will always be here for all of you. Mr. P you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kenzie Pereira
June 29, 2007
Daddy...you will always be with me-in my heart- forever. Thank you for everything you have given, done, and taught me. And most importantly...for the unimaginable amount of love and the bond between us. I love you....
To my family - thank you for all of your support...in every way. All my love~
Casey Pereira
June 6, 2007
Thank you everyone for your continued support especially to my wonderful aunts (Auntie Tina & Auntie Rob) and of course that Memere, we could't have gone through this without you. My father will be sadly missed by everyone and so I wanted to thank everyone for loving him. I sure do miss my daddy!Love you all!
Jonathan Miller (Slowik)
June 4, 2007
To my dearest family. All my love & prayers are for my cousins Kenzie & Casey, and for my loving Auntie Carol. The rounds of golf with uncle Joe will forever be great memories & life lessons. I am so very sorry for all that I have not done. I love you all.
Jane Miller
June 2, 2007
To Carol, Kenzie & Casey, My deepest sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. Joe was always a very special person to me and to everyone. One thing I know for sure, he was so proud of his two "angels", Kenzie and Casey. Be kind to yourselves, and know I'm always here for you. Love, Jane
Jill Slowik
June 1, 2007
The butterfly, its wings having been strengthened by the struggle to exit the cocoon, gracefully emerging from its chrysalis and took flight, headed for a world more loving and glorious than we can imagine."
Malissa McGill
May 31, 2007
Carol,
you are like my second mom. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you
Tina
May 31, 2007
Joe, I just got to really know you in the past 3 years. What a giving person you were, you always wanted to give a person what they wanted. I wish we could of had more nights like the one we had together when you made me watch my first long movie. You are missed!
(Farina)
To your 3 girls stay the way you are, he will be so proud.
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