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Louis F Freitas Jr.

Birth
Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
22 Aug 1969 (aged 60)
Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
Plot
St. Mark, Lot 275-A
Memorial ID
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Louis was on the SS “Pathia” that sailed from Lisbon, Portugal Nov 20, 1927 and arrived at the Port of New York Dec 11, 1927. His US address was 81 Winter Street, North Dighton, Massachusetts.

Saturday Aug 23, 1969 Taunton Daily Gazette page 2
In this city, suddenly Aug 23, 1969, Louis F. Freitas Jr., husband of Helen A. (Gesiak) Freitas of 11 Hillside Drive. Funeral services from the Sowiecki Funeral Home Monday Aug 25 at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Veteran of World War II and member of Local 653, AFS CIO, Teamsters Union.

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Louis F. Freitas Jr., 60, husband of Mrs. Helen A. (Gesiak) Freitas of 11 Hillside Drive, died suddenly Friday evening at his residence. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Louis F. and Maria (DeSouza) Freitas. He was educated in the Dighton schools and had made his residence in Taunton practically all his life. Mr. Freitas was employed by the Campanella Corporation of Raynham up until his illness. He was a veteran of World War II, served with the Army, a member of Battery D, 952nd Antiaircraft Artillery (AW) Battalion as a Gun Corporal. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater in Philippines and Guadalcanal. He was the holder of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 bronze stars (Luzon, Northern Solomons), the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.
Mr. Freitas leaves his wife, Mrs. Helen A. Freitas of this city; one son, Robert Freitas of this city; one brother, Joseph Freitas of Foxboro; several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Louis was on the SS “Pathia” that sailed from Lisbon, Portugal Nov 20, 1927 and arrived at the Port of New York Dec 11, 1927. His US address was 81 Winter Street, North Dighton, Massachusetts.

Saturday Aug 23, 1969 Taunton Daily Gazette page 2
In this city, suddenly Aug 23, 1969, Louis F. Freitas Jr., husband of Helen A. (Gesiak) Freitas of 11 Hillside Drive. Funeral services from the Sowiecki Funeral Home Monday Aug 25 at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Veteran of World War II and member of Local 653, AFS CIO, Teamsters Union.

Same page
Louis F. Freitas Jr., 60, husband of Mrs. Helen A. (Gesiak) Freitas of 11 Hillside Drive, died suddenly Friday evening at his residence. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Louis F. and Maria (DeSouza) Freitas. He was educated in the Dighton schools and had made his residence in Taunton practically all his life. Mr. Freitas was employed by the Campanella Corporation of Raynham up until his illness. He was a veteran of World War II, served with the Army, a member of Battery D, 952nd Antiaircraft Artillery (AW) Battalion as a Gun Corporal. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater in Philippines and Guadalcanal. He was the holder of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 bronze stars (Luzon, Northern Solomons), the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.
Mr. Freitas leaves his wife, Mrs. Helen A. Freitas of this city; one son, Robert Freitas of this city; one brother, Joseph Freitas of Foxboro; several nephews, nieces and cousins.


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