Antonio F. Freitas, 66, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly at home while battling cancer on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was the husband of Maria Beatriz (Moitoso) Freitas. Born and raised in Flores, Azores, Portugal, he moved to Stoughton 46 years ago. Mr. Freitas worked for Hollingsworth & Vose in Walpole for 32 years before retiring 4 years ago. He was a member of Club Luis de Camoes in Stoughton and enjoyed vacationing in Florida and fishing with his brother. He was a hardworking, dedicated, loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, Antonio is survived by his children, Noelia M. Woodward and her husband James, Jeffrey M. Freitas and his wife Kristin, Nelson M. Freitas, Jennifer M. Freitas and Jessica M. Freitas all of Stoughton. He was the grandfather of Sophia, Nathan, Peyton, Anthony, Arianna and McKinley. He is also survived by his brother, Jose Batista Fraga Gomes and his family of Stoughton and the extended Moitoso family.
Funeral will be held from Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday, November 3 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday from 2-5 PM.