Maria L. Freitas, born July 20, 1934 in Sao Miguel, Azores, passed away peacefully September 21, 2019, at age 85, in Sarasota, Florida.
Beloved mother, and wife of Luis P. de Freitas, who preceded her in death in 1994, Maria is survived by her children Luis (Jane) Freitas, Luci Freitas, Mary (Tony) Gedaminsky, her sister Maria do Carmo Furtado, nieces and nephews,
An avid animal lover, she loved and cared for many animals throughout her life, with a special fondness for cats and dogs.
Funeral services are scheduled at Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA on Saturday September 28, 2019, from 8:30-9:30 viewing, followed by a 10:00 am mass at St. Joseph's Church, Union Sq. Somerville, MA, and burial at Newton Cemetery, Newton, MA.