Francisco F. Coelho
LOWELL Francisco F. Coelho, 65 of Lowell, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA. He was the beloved husband of Virginia L. (Nascimento) Coelho with whom he shared the last 35 years.
He was born in Sao Sebastiao, Terceira, Azores, Portugal on April 12, 1954 and was a son of the late Francisco Coelho and the late Filomena Flores. He was raised in Terceira, where he attended the area schools.
At the age of 28, Francisco relocated to the United States, living in Taunton briefly before settling in Lowell. He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church, was a member of the Portuguese American Civic League ‘The Red’s Club’, and was a former member of the Portuguese American Club ‘The Blue’s Club’. He worked in construction for many years, then worked as a delivery man for Sunbeam, and more recently Pepperidge Farms, before owning Coelho Fuel and Repair in Lowell, until his retirement last December.
He was a dedicated family man and a hard worker, he loved fixing things around the house and tending to his vegetable garden and grape vines. He also enjoyed fishing. Although he had many passions throughout his life, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, brought him the most joy.
In addition to his beloved wife, Virginia Coelho of Lowell, he is survived by his two children, Magno Coelho of Mason, NH and Tanya DeAmelio and her husband, Kevin of Dracut; and his two grandsons, Lucas and Benjamin DeAmelio of Dracut. He is also survived by his 6 siblings and their spouses, many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS FROM 4 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26.
ON FRIDAY, HIS FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 9 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL, MA 978-458-6816.
HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED FRIDAY AT ST. ANTHONY CHURCH, 893 CENTRAL STREET, LOWELL, AT 10 A.M.. BURIAL IN SMITHVILLE CEMETERY IN NEW IPSWICH, NH.
DONATIONS IN HIS NAME MAY BE MADE TO: HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN, 1705 COLUMBUS AVE., ROXBURY, MA, 02119.
