FERREIRA, GILBERT JR., "GILLY" "FIREPLUG" 57, of Ledge Rd., a retired Seekonk firefighter, died unexpectedly at home, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Born Oct. 10, 1956, in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Barbara (White) Ferreira. He served as a firefighter with the Seekonk Fire Dept. for 35 years before retiring in 2012. He was a graduate of Seekonk High School and was a "Warrior" football player. He was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion. He leaves his sisters, Debbie DiPetro of Providence and Leisa Silva her husband Antonio of Rehoboth; his brother, Johnathon G. Ferreira his wife Trish also of Rehoboth; his step-sister, Deanna Preziuso of East Providence; his nieces, Vanessa and Madison Ferreira and his great nephews, Kyle Ferreira and Alex Oliveira. His funeral will begin Saturday at 8:30am from the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with at Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Taunton Ave., Seekonk. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 8pm. Memorial donations are greatly appreciated to the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St., Seekonk, MA 02771. www.rebellofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 21, 2014.

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scott andrews

May 27, 2014

my sympathy to the family RIP gilly

Kim Farrar

May 24, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. RIP Gilley

May 23, 2014

Gilly will always have a special place in my heart . Will miss you. My condolences to all his family . Carol (Gravel) Carty

May 23, 2014

Gillie you are in a better place and heaven will love you. Sammie Barchi

May 23, 2014

Heaven is a better place because you are there Gilly. Know my prayers.
Sammie Barchi

May 22, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Ferreira family. May God give you strength, comfort and peace. ( Psalms 29:11)
~DEH

nadine

May 22, 2014

lEISA AND Tony

Heart felt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. so sorry for your loss

Francine Iannuzzi

May 21, 2014

John and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 21, 2014

John,
I am very sorry for your loss,I want to god bless you and your family during these trying times.. The Arruda Family. (Popular Pizza)

Donna Rizzardini

May 21, 2014

My condolences to the family. Gilly was a good friend to my father. They worked together for many years. Always had a smile on his face, and that is how I will remember him.

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