Jose Henriques Obituary (1928 - 2014)

CHELMSFORD Jose Henriques, 85, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away on August 5, 2014. He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Maria (Batista) Henriques. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on August 11, 1928 and was a son of the late Manuel and Rosa (Ferreira) Henriques. Jose was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict and achieving the rank of Sergeant E5. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University in Rhode Island. Jose was a realtor in business for himself, J. Henriques, Realtor of Burlington, MA for 45 years. He was awarded the status of Realtor Emeritus. In addition to his loving wife, Jose is survived by his sister Alda Braz of Portugal and family and friends both in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 oclock at St. Irene Parish, 181 East St., Carlisle, MA. Interment will take place on Tuesday, August 12th at 1 oclock in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 S. County Trail, Exeter, RI. For those who desire donations may be made to St. Irene Parish, 181 East St. Carlisle, MA 01741. Visitation August 8, 2014 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information August 9, 2014 11:00am, St. Irene Catholic Church 181 East Street Carlisle, MA 01741 Interment Location Veteran's Memorial Cemetery 301 S. County Trail Exeter, RI 02822 Interment will take place at 1 o'clock on Tuesday August 12, 2014.