Hudson, MA
Manuel Correia Ponte, 81, of Hudson, died Sunday, Aug. 9th at his home with his loving family at his side. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Guilhermina (Correia) Ponte of Hudson.
Born and raised in St. Miguel, the Azores, son of the late Jacinte and Amelia (Correia) Ponte, Manuel has resided in Hudson since 1975. He was employed as a dye caster for many years by the Hudson Lock Co. in Hudson. He was a member of Saint Michael's Parish in Hudson.
Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Jorge Ponte, Jose Ponte and Manuel Ponte, all of Hudson; his brother, Jose Ponte of London Ontario, Canada; nine grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 12th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central St. Hudson, MA 01749.