Obituary of Joaquim R. Pires

Joaquim Rodrigues Pires, age 73, of Shelton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rosa Sousa Pires. Born in Solveira, Portugal he was a son of the late Avelino and Maria Rodrigues Pires. Joaquim had worked in construction for many years before retiring. He was a longtime member of the Vasco Da Gama club in Bridgeport, where he built many friendships. Joaquim loved spending time in his garden and had a knack for telling jokes and making others laugh. He was an avid soccer fan and enjoyed watching Western movies, however, his greatest enjoyment was found in the time he spent with his family. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, whether it was baseball, basketball or soccer. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend of many, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his beloved wife Rosa of 48 years, other survivors include his loving children, Luis Pires and his wife Cristina of Trumbull and Marlene Chaves and her husband John Jr. of Shelton, his cherished grandchildren, Phillip and Matthew Pires and John III, Michael, Adam and Christina Chaves, his sisters and brothers in Spain, Ester, Armando and his wife Anna, Conceicao, Avelino and his wife Azela, Fernando, Irene and her husband Antonio and Luisa and her husband Fernin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 429 Huntington Road, Bridgeport. Face masks are required and social distancing will be expected. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. There are no calling hours.