John Pimentel Jr.

John C. Pimentel Jr. 77 of New Bedford Passed away at home on Saturday August 21, 2010. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Alves) Pimentel and son of the late John C. and Maria Eulalia (DeMello) Pimentel. He was born in the Azores and had lived in New Bedford for many years. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s church in New Bedford. Mr. Pimentel was formerly employed by Giusti Bakeries and Nissan Bakeries as a baker until his retirement. He was a member of the Clube Sport Madeirense and a former member of the Senhor da Pedra club. Survivors include his sons Jorge Pimentel of Fairhaven, Luiz Pimentel of New Bedford, John C. Pimentel III of New Bedford, his daughter Lucia Mota of Acushnet; brothers Norberto Pimentel of Dartmouth, Verrisimo Pimentel of Fairhaven, his sisters Libania Frias of New Bedford, Rosa Silva of New Bedford, Maria L.Boudreau of New Bedford, 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was the grandfather of the late Tristan Mota, brother of the late Jose, Tomas and Miguel Pimentel. His funeral mass will be said Thursday 10am at St. Mary’s church. Visitation will be Wednesday 5-9pm. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity would be appreciated