Obituary of Joaquim G. Pereira

Joaquim G. Pereira, age 70, of Shelton, beloved husband of Maria Herminia Teixeira Pereira, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 20, 1946 in Sarraquinhos, Montalegre, Portugal, he was a son of the late Jose Pereira Garcia and Joaquina Goncalves Tomas. Jack immigrated to the United States in 1971 and settled in Bridgeport. Soon after, he and his wife opened the Chaves Grocery Store in Bridgeport. Together they enjoyed serving the community and making many long lasting friendships and memories. An avid S.L. Benfica soccer fan, he would enjoy coffee with his friends at Omanel Restaurant, talking of the weekly games. But above all of these things he was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured time with his family, especially his grandchildren. The love and care he gave unconditionally will always remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. In addition to his beloved wife Maria, of 46 years, survivors include his three loving sons, Larry Pereira and his wife Domitila of Brookfield, Jerry Pereira and his wife Marisa of Shelton and Matthew Pereira and his wife Jessica of Orlando, FL, six cherished grandchildren, Lucas, Talia, Brianna, Lily, Mateo and Oliveah; a brother Mario Pereira and his wife Maria of Hudson, MA, his mother-in-law, Anna Teixeira of Orlando, Fl, as well as brothers and sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bridgeport, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in the Garden Mausoleum in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church 429 Huntington Rd., Bridgeport, CT 06608.