Joao Barbosa, 93, of Marion died July 8, 2016 at Sippican Health Care Center after a long illness.
He was the husband of Autilia (Galina-Barbosa) Barbosa and the late Mabel (Motta) Barbosa.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Damasio and Maria (deBurgo) Barbosa, he lived in Marion for the last 60 years.
Mr. Barbosa was a member of the Bethany Church of the Nazarene in Rumford, RI.
He was formerly employed as a construction worker for many years until his retirement.
He enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Jose Barbosa of Massachusetts; a step-son, Rui Vincente of North Attleboro; a step-daughter, Ana C. Coelho of Pawtucket,RI; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was the brother of the late Eugene Barbosa and Jose Barbosa.
His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in Old Landing Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
