Joao Gomes Carneiro, 75, of Milford, passed peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2024 in the Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Maria G. (Valenca) Carneiro for 49 years. He was born in Arcos, Montalegre, Portugal, son of the late Manuel and Maria (Gomes) Carneiro and immigrated to the United States and moved to Connecticut and then to Milford in 1980.
Joao was employed as a laborer in the Connecticut area. He was a communicant of the St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Suzana Carneiro of Hopedale, three grandchildren, Hailey Bardellini, Emma Carneiro and Caleb Carneiro, four brothers, Manuel Carneiro, Antonio Carneiro, and Silvino Carneiro all of Portugal, Armindo Carneiro of Milford, four sisters, Ana Cunha of Portugal, Lucillia Rosel of Germany, Teresa Baptista of Mendon, Clara Carneiro of France and fifteen nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son Amilcar Carneiro and his brother Domingos Carnerio.
The calling hours will be held Thursday, September 5 from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home Inc. 46 Water St. Milford MA and a prayer service will be at 7:30 P.M.. The burial will be in the Cemiterio de Arcos in Montalegre Portugal.