Domingos Augusto Ferreira's Obituary
Domingos Augusto Ferreira, 94, a resident of Cape Coral since 2003, formerly of Connecticut passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born November 17, 1923 in Portugal to Ofrizino and Guilhermina Ferreira, now deceased.Domingos worked as a forest ranger for the Portuguese forestry department for 20 years before immigrating to the United States in 1969. Once in the United States he worked as a superintendent for the Wallingford School Board in Connecticut until his retirement.Domingos was an avid gardener. He could grow just about anything he tried. He would spend hours each day taking special care of his plants. His favorite thing to grow was tomatoes. He always had an abundance which he shared with family and neighbors. Domingos was his happiest when he could be outdoors with his plants.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Helena Ferreira of Cape Coral, FL; two children, Vasco Ferreira and his wife Carmen of Connecticut and Dina Joseph and her husband Pierre of Cape Coral, FL; one grandson Joseph Ferreira; one brother, Diamantino Ferreira of Portugal; as well as three sisters Enusensia Dias and Aduinda Dos Santos both of Portugal and Adelaide Rebelo of Philadelphia..A Graveside Service will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Monday, June 11, 2018 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Ft. Myers, FL.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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