Travanca, Jose, Ribas, of Somerville, passed away on April 18, 2024, at the age of 90.
Devoted husband of the late Francelina Almeida (Leonardo) Travanca.
Loving father of Ondina Martins and her husband John Martins, Jose Ribas and his wife Gloria Ribas, Roy Ribas and his partner Jennifer Mead.
Cherished grandfather of John Philip Martins, and his husband Zorik Pesochinsky, Elizabeth Martins, Nelson Ribas and his significant other Susan Rowe, Sandra Cummins and her husband Evan Cummins.
Beloved brother of Helena Reis, and the late Graciosa Travanca, Lepoldina Santos, Maria Luzio, Antonio Travanca, and Virgilio Travanca.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral from The Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Funeral mass at St. Anthony's Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge at 10:00 am.
Visting Hours at the funeral home in Cambridge on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.