Mr. Elvino Garcia

August 30, 1938 - June 23, 2019

August 30, 1938 – June 23, 2019 Elvino Garcia, 80, of Lowell, MA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Palm Center, Chelmsford, MA after a lengthy illness. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Born August 30, 1938, in Terceira, Azores, Portugal he was the son of the late Joaquim Garcia and the late Georgina Faria Garcia. He was raised and educated in Terceira, Azores, Portugal, where he served his country with the Portuguese Army. He then wed his love in Portugal, 1969. In 1970, they relocated to the United States, making their home in Lowell, MA. He retired from Joan Fabrics in the late 1990’s. He was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Lowell and member of the Portuguese American Civic League, “The Red’s Club” and Holy Ghost Society. He was an avid soccer fan who was devoted to Sporting. He enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, traveling, and spending time at the beach – he loved the ocean. In his younger days, he cliff dived off the Azores Islands. Although he had many interests throughout his life, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, brought him the most joy. In addition to his loving wife of 49 years, Blandina, he is survived by his daughter, AnneMarie Risitano and her husband, Anthony of Litchfield, NH; his granddaughter, Isabella and grandson, AJ. Also many godchildren, cousins, and friends. The family would like to thank the staff both at Palm Center and Merrimack Valley Hospice for the kind and compassionate care bestowed upon Elvino during his stay. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.