FORT MILL, SC – Robert Richard Ferreira, 74, of Fort Mill, SC and formerly of Southwick, MA died on January 4, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care of Rock Hill, SC. Born in Westfield, MA to the late Dorothy (Mobrice) Aldrich and Joseph Ferreira Sr. Robert had one older brother, Joseph Ferreira, he is the last to pass away.He leaves his loving wife of 50 years Ann (Czarnecki) Ferreira and daughter, Wendy (Ferreira) Favreau along with her husband, Steven Favreau. He, also, leaves two grandchildren, Lily and Samuel, whom he adored and loved very much and was able to spend his last few months living with in South Carolina. Robert retired from the Westfield US Post Office after working there for 35 years. He is a veteran of the Air National Guard after serving our country for 34 years. Robert enjoyed trips to the casino, golfing, traveling, fishing on Cape Cod, watching the Red Sox and UConn girls basketball, and listening to Polish and 50’s music.
A memorial service will be held at Firtion Adams Funeral Home on Saturday, April 12 at 3 :00 p.m. Calling hours will precede the service from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Robert’s family would like to invite everyone to a celebration of his life at Shaker Farms Country Club immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity Improvement Fund, 335 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085 or Southwick Animal Shelter, 11 Depot Street, Southwick, MA 01077.
