"CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FERREIRA'S FROM AN OLD FAMILY FRIEND FROM NEWPORT. IT IS JUST SHY OF FIVE MONTHS OF MOTHER PASSING. GOD MUST WANT MORE FERREIRA'S IN HEAVEN. MAY THE ALMIGHTY HOLD BUD AND ALL OF YOU IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
In loving memory of
John "Bud" Ferreira
October 28, 2016
John "Bud" Ferreira, 71, of Portsmouth passed Friday, October 28, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital of Fall River, with his family by his side after a nine year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Suzanne (Matzko) Ferreira. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of John Ferreira of Portsmouth and the late Aurora (Rogers) Ferreira. Bud was a 1964 graduate of Rogers High School. He went on to serve in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Bud worked as an independent electrician for several years and as well as for Raytheon. He was a member of the Sakonnet Sportsman and was proud of his vegetable garden.Besides his wife and father he leaves his children, John "Jesse" Ferreira and his wife Bridget of Damariscotta, ME, Seth Ferreira and his wife Bethany of Andover, KS and Jay "Julia" Ferreira of Portsmouth. Bud loved being grandfather to Allie, Finn, Alice and Vivian. He also leaves his sisters Judith Ferreira of Dania Beach, FL, and Cynthia L. Bauer of Elcohon, CA and his brother William R. Ferreira of Portsmouth. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. His funeral will be held Monday, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home.Donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts, 20 Commercial Drive, Suite One, Wrentham, MA 02093. info@hospicefed.org Visitation OCT 30. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com Service OCT 31. 11:00 AM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Anthony Ferreira & Nikki Ludwin purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of John "Bud" Ferreira."
"Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of John "Bud" Ferreira."
"Sincerly -Busch League purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of John "Bud" Ferreira."
"Dear Mrs. Ferreira, Billy and entire Family,We are deeply sorry for your loss. Buddy was wonderfully sincere, honest and respectful to everyone he encountered. The Town of Portsmouth and her native people will miss Buddy but his memory will forever linger in our minds and his transformation of his "Maple Groves" property.Sincerely,Raymond and Deborah Dutra"
"Ray And Deborah Dutra lit a candle in memory of John "Bud" Ferreira"
"Lavender Reflections Spray was purchased for the family of John "Bud" Ferreira."
"Buddy was one very special person in our lives!! Billy his brother n him were super close and he will miss Bud terribly! I have developed a close relationship with Bud over the past 10 years. We had a special bond which we had till the very end!! I was glad I was able to assist Bud in his wishes at the end!! Comfort and peace was what he wanted and between Hospice, the nurses n the family we achieved exactly that!! Bud we miss you but for sure you will never be forgotten by anyone that knew you especially us!!Love you Buddy n. It's you already, Billy, Sue & Cody"
"Mom and Brother Mike purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of John "Bud" Ferreira."