John J. DeBurgo

June 01, 2008

NEW BEDFORD – John J. DeBurgo, 83, of Foster Street, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Brava, Cape Verde Islands, a son of the late Joseph & Olinda ( Guilmette) DeBurgo, he was the husband of Carolina (Barbosa) DeBurgo.

Mr. DeBurgo had been employed as a machine operator for many years at the Ring Binder Company, before retiring many years ago. While in Cape Verde, he had served in the Portuguese Army. He lived in New Bedford for thirty-eight years after immigrating from Cape Verde. He was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in New Bedford.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph DeBurgo of Lakeville MA, and Turibio DeBurgo of Northfield, NH; three daughters, Benilda Fortes of the Netherlands, Mimi DeBarros of New Bedford, and Olinda Walters of the Netherlands; a brother, Pedro DeBurgo of New Bedford; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Aniceto DeBurgo.

Funeral Information

His funeral service will be held Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 9:00AM in THE DONAGHY- HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 465 County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, with burial to follow in St John Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, June 4, from 5:00-9:00PM. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/992-5486.