George Abreu

New Bedford - George Abreu, a life-time resident of New Bedford, 77, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of the late Barbara M. (Zak-Johnson) Abreu to whom he was married for 50 years.
     Born in New Bedford, he was the loving son of the late John Edward and Mary Dolores (Quintal) Abreu.  George was a graduate of New Bedford High School.  He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
     George owned and operated Abreu's Auto Body Shop for 30 years.  He was a lifetime member of Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc.
     He is survived by a son, George Philip Abreu, whom he dearly loved; 2 sisters, Nazare Abreu and Philomena Taber and her husband, Ernest; a brother, Edward Abreu; a niece, Elizabeth M. Taber and a nephew/godchild, Anthony E. Taber.
     Visitation is 4 - 6 P.M., Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Machnowski Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.  His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., Thursday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.  Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
     For condolences, please visit www.machnowskifuneral.com.

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