Jose Dennis Medeiros

Jose Dennis Medeiros, 64, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Wednesday, August 22. He was the husband of Maria N. (Garcia) Medeiros. Born and raised in Flores, Azores, Portugal, he resided in Stoughton for 36 years. Mr. Medeiros was a construction worker in the area for 20 years before becoming disabled from Machado Joseph's Disease 16 years ago. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Medeiros is survived by his children, Paul R. Medeiros and his wife Nancy of Stoughton and Anabela M. Collins and her husband Michael F. of Brockton, as well as his grandchildren, Mitchell F. and Madison R. Collins and Paul T. Medeiros. He was the brother of Luciano Medeiros of Falmouth, Walter Medeiros of Middleboro, Fernando Medeiros of Stoughton, Fernanda Pinto of FL, Adriana Shaw of Westport and the late Maria Tina Monahan and Isabel Luis. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Saturday, August 25 at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Friday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in Jose's name may be made to support research for Machado Joseph's Disease at www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/belacollins/mghmindlink/event.