82, passed on August 12th; He was the husband of Florence (Silva) Duarte. They have shared lives for over 55 years.
Born in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, he was a son of the late Antonio Pedro Duarte and Maria Rosalina Duarte.
Francisco worked construction and farming for many years. Besides his wife he is survived by six daughters, Rosa DaCruz and her husband Domingos DaCruz, Manuela Duarte, Vicencia Duarte, Maria Auxiliadora Duarte, Felisberta Duarte and Antonia Duarte, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Maria Duarte and Luciano Duarte and was the last of his siblings to pass.
His funeral will be held Wednesday, August 16th at 8:30am in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Camp Street at 10am. Burial will be in North Burial Ground, Providence, Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8pm.
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82, passed on August 12th; He was the husband of Florence (Silva) Duarte. They have shared lives for over 55 years.
Born in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, he was a son of the late Antonio Pedro Duarte and Maria Rosalina Duarte.
Francisco worked construction and farming for many years. Besides his wife he is survived by six daughters, Rosa DaCruz and her husband Domingos DaCruz, Manuela Duarte, Vicencia Duarte, Maria Auxiliadora Duarte, Felisberta Duarte and Antonia Duarte, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Maria Duarte and Luciano Duarte and was the last of his siblings to pass.
His funeral will be held Wednesday, August 16th at 8:30am in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Camp Street at 10am. Burial will be in North Burial Ground, Providence, Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8pm.
