Ernesto V. Garcia

Ernesto V. Garcia, 91, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Baypointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Monday, April 8. He was the husband of 61 years of Alvina L. (Lucio) Garcia. Born and raised in Flores, Azores, Portugal, he moved to Stoughton in 1981. Mr. Garcia worked at Qual-Craft in Stoughton for 7 years before retiring in 1988. He also worked at Albert's Restaurant in Stoughton for several years. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Sao Joao Filarmonica Band in Stoughton. He loved music and soccer, especially Benfica. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Garcia is survived by his children, Natividade Silva of Lisbon, Portugal, Teodoro Garcia, Noemia Medeiros, Helio Garcia and Nelson Garcia all of Stoughton, as well as his grandchildren, John Silva, Paul Medeiros and Bela Collins. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Garcia of CA, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Thursday, April 11 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton.