Mrs. Maria A. Pimentel

January 9, 1933 - April 17, 2017

Maria A. Pimentel Caring Mother and Devoted Grandmother LOWELL—Maria Antonia (Clemente) Pimentel, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on January 9, 1933, a daughter of the late Luis Clemente and Escolastica deJesus Correia. She attended school in the Azores. Maria came to the United States in 1974, and lived in Lowell for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church. Maria was employed in Food Service at the former St. John’s Hospital. Maria was a caring mother and devoted grandmother. She was a very religious woman, who valued hard work and family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holidays were always special times for Maria, being close to and celebrating with the ones she loved. In her free time, Maria was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers and plants. She was also known for her delicious Rice Pudding. Maria is survived by her daughter, Lucia M. Pacitti and her Husband Robert W. of Chelmsford; her son, Joseph Sousa and his wife Erin of Lowell; her eight grandchildren, Ann Margaret Balevre, Michael Dinis, Jennifer Rheame-Stec, Robert Pacitti Jr., Patricia Jean Whitten, Caitlin Sousa, Emily Sousa, and William Sousa; twelve great grandchildren, Brittany, Victoria, Brody, Ethan, Benjamin, Lauren, Hannah, Ryan, Eva, Deelah, Ian, and Harrison; two sisters, Ana Clemente Paulino and Fatima Clemente Pimentel; a brother, Jose Correira; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE PIMENTEL—In Concord, April 17, 2017 at Emerson Hospital, Maria A. Pimentel, 84, a longtime Lowell resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on FRIDAY MORNING from 8:30 AM until 10 AM, followed by her FUNERAL MASS at 10:30 AM at ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH 893 Central Street, Lowell. Burial in The Lowell Cemetery, Lawrence St. Lowell. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com