Maria Jose Figueiredo, 78, of Wilmington, wife of Jacinto Figueiredo, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, after a long illness.
Maria was born in Santa Maria, Açores, on March 28, 1946, to Jose and Maria Melo. She immigrated to the United States in 1967. Maria had a deep love for cooking and enjoyed volunteering at Portuguese feasts, particularly Saint Anthony’s Church and Imperio Mariense De Saugus.
She is survived by her husband, Jacinto Figueiredo; her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Joe Fernandes, and their children, Isabel and Robert; she was predeceased by her son, David Figueiredo, who is survived by his children, Alyssa and Matthew.
Maria is also survived by her siblings: Deolinda Santos, Conceição Costa, and was pre-deceased by her late brother, Manuel Melo.
Visiting hours will be held at Roger’s Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street, in Cambridge on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Her funeral mass will follow be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge on, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Burial will be at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.
Online condolences may be given at Rogersfuneralhome.net
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Imperio Mariense de Saugus where Maria dedicated much of her time to over the years.