Almeida, Luis of Cambridge, April 22, 2020 at age 64.
Born in Pico da Pedra, Sao Miguel, Azores on June 10, 1955 the son of the late Jose Simoes Almeida and Isabel (Melo) Almeida.
He was the devoted husband of Maria Helena (DaRosa) Almeida for 43 years. Loving father of Nelia (Almeida) Bernier and her husband Keith, Paul Almeida and his wife Kimberly, David Almeida and his wife Martina. Cherised grandfather of Savanna, Christian, Jayden, Valerie, Edward and Liana.
Beloved brother of Maria Helena Travassos, her husband Raul, Cesar Simoes, his wife Lucia, Jose Almeida, his wife Maria Augusta, the late Aquilino Almeida, his wife Maria Conceicao and the late Alfredo Simoes, his wife Vera. Dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to so many.
He was a devoted employee for over 20 years at Draper, Cambridge, MA.
He loved his family and always put them before himself, as he did with everyone he met. He knew the most valuable thing in life was family and treasured every moment with them. He will be missed dearly.
All services will be private. In the near future there will be a Celebration for Luis’ life, where all will be welcomed to honor this great man.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Luis’ name to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust COVID-19 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301.
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