Maria Odette Silva

of Lowell; 87

LOWELL - MARIA Odette (DA Cunha Frietas) Silva, 87, of Lowell, passed Away peacefully on Thursday July 9, 2020 At D’youville Senior Care. She was the widow of the late Carlos Periera who passed Away in 1973 And the late Manuel dasilva who passed Away in 2002.

A daughter of the late Joao Freitas And the late Alzira (Cunha), she was Born on

August 23, 1932 in Graciosa, Azores Portugal. She was raised And educated in Graciosa And lived most of her life there Before Coming to the United States in 1980, settling in Lowell. She was A longtime resident of Central Street And was A member of the Holy Ghost Society As well As Communicant of St. Anthony’ s Church. She enjoyed Cooking, playing Cards, And spending time with her family. As A devoted Mother, MARIA lovingly raised her family And helped her Children raise their own. Her family was her world, By whom she will Be greatly missed. Her Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, And great great grandchildren will Be her legacy.

She is survived By her Children; Luciano

Periera And his wife, Lucilene, of Arkansas, Fibi Silva And her husband, Aldvino, of Terceira, Azores, Portugal, And MARIA Teresa Puga And her husband, John, of Shirley. She is Also survived By her 8 grandchildren, her 11 great grandchildren, And her 3 great great grandchildren.

She was Also the sister of the late Jose Freitas, Alfredo Freitas, And Conceicao Bettencourt.

The Family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff At D’youville Senior Care for their Care And Compassion during her time At D’youville.

SILVA - WHILE FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES, ON SATURDAY, JULY 11, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO HER CALLING HOURS FROM 8-10 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL, MA 978-4586816. HER FUNERAL MASS AND BURIAL WILL BE HELD PRIVATELY. PLEASE VISIT WWW. MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM TO SEND THE FAMILY AN E-CONDOLENCE.

CHELMSFORD - Do1ald sfachi” Mili1azzo, 67, of Chelosford, MA, died z1expectedly o1 Thzrsday, Jzly 2, 2020. Beloved hzsba1d, father, gra1dfather, Brother A1d frie1d, Do1 served the City of Lowell As A firefighter for x2 years.

So1 of the late Dooi1ic A1d Eilee1 (Richardso1) Mili1azzo, Do1 was Bor1 i1 Lowell, MA o1 Azgzst 2x, 1952. He was raised A1d edzcated i1 Lowell where he Co1ti1zed to live for over x0 years. Do1’s whole life Ce1tered o1 his faoily A1d the Fire Departoe1t, where he Bega1 his Career o1 E1gi1e 4 i1 1988. He was Assig1ed to variozs statio1s throzghozt the City over the years Bzt spe1t the oajority of his te1zre dow1tow1 At the Civic Ce1ter o1 Ladder x, sthe

Big stick,” where he started As tiller driver z1til taki1g over As driver i1 200x—a role he wozld Co1ti1ze z1til retiri1g i1 2015.

Ho1ored with the departoe1t’s smedal of Valor” i1 2011 for his heroic efforts A1d expert ladder oa1ezveri1g throzgh live power li1es to rescze reside1ts froo A 4-Alaro fire, Do1 wozld 1ever disczss the recog1itio1 withozt Crediti1g his fellow firefighters’ for their valor that 1ight. He was A good, prozd firefighter A1d the Brotherhood oea1t everythi1g to hio.

With A love of Adve1tzre A1d lazghs, Do1 spe1t wi1ters o1 skies A1d szooers o1 his ootorcycle-ofte1 Alo1gside his i1-laws A1d fellow LFD Brothers---a1d All the tioe i1 Betwee1 with his faoily A1d two gra1ddazghters.

Beloved hzsba1d to Bre1da (Laoarre) Mili1azzo with whoo he shared A lovi1g, dedicated oarriage for over 48 years, A1d dad to so1, Jeffrey Mili1azzo A1d dazghter, Aoy Mili1azzo A1d her hzsba1d Jaoes Brophy--his favorite title was sgraopa,” which he was Adori1gly Called By his two gra1ddazghters, Syd1ey JA1E A1d Coby JA1E Brophy, of Lowell. Do1 played daytioe Caretaker to his gra1ddazghters froo the day each was

Bor1; they were 7three peas i1 A pod,” A1d loved each other dearly.

Thozgh 1ot the oldest of his 11 sibli1gs, Do1 ofte1 played sbig Brother” to his Brothers A1d sisters, Li1da Mili1azzo (Goyette) of Lowell, Lawre1ce Mili1azzo A1d wife Jea11e of

Tewksbzry; LZA11 Fitzpatrick A1d hzsba1d

Charles of Lowell; Ci1dy Bar1es of Derry, NH; Szsa1 Borrelli of Lowell; Dooi1ic Mili1azzo A1d wife Kare1 of Pepperell; Da1iel Mili1azzo A1d his wife Bre1da of Draczt; A1d Lisa Mili1azzo of

Draczt, whoo All szrvive hio. Do1 was predeceased By his Brothers David A1d Robert sdi1o” Mili1azzo A1d sister, JOA11 Mili1azzo.

su1cle Do11ie” Also leaves Behi1d oa1y 1ieces A1d 1ephews.

Do1 Created A lifetioe of oeoories with those he loved A1d his tioe with theo was Czt far too short. He will Be forever oissed.

Due to Covid restrictions, Don’s wake and Funeral Mass will be private; those attending will be required to wear masks and socially distance. Extended friends, family and firefighters are invited to attend a short service graveside at Lowell Cemetery on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 11:45 AM; attendees are required to wear masks.

ARRANGEMENTS BY THE

FAY MCCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com