In Taunton, January 30, 2013 Nelia A. (Freitas) Pinto, age 76 passed away in her home following a lengthy illness, while surrounded by her loving family. Nelia is survived by her husband Viriato Pinto of Taunton. She was born in Santa Maria, Azores, the daughter of the late Antonio & Maria (Amaral) Freitas. Nelia has resided in Taunton since 1968. She retired from Texas Instruments in Attleboro. Nelia enjoyed cooking, traveling, knitting and cherished her time with family. Nelia leaves her children Iris Toner and her husband Jay of Raynham, George Pinto and his wife Marta of Taunton and Milton Pinto of Hollywood, FL. Her siblings Maria Oliviera of Taunton, Jose Freitas of Taunton, Florinda Bairos of Faial, Portugal, Ernesto Freitas of Taunton and the late Angelo Freitas. Nelia also leaves her loving grandchildren Jack and Mia Toner of Raynham, Gabriel and Lucas Pinto of Taunton and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church in Taunton on Monday, February 4th at 9:30am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours prior to the mass from 8-9am. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.
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