Obituary of Joao G Cunha

Joao G. Cunha, 68, of Peabody, died Tuesday afternoon at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Maria (Silva) Cunha with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage. Born in Graciosa, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Santos) Cunha. He was raised and educated in Portugal and later immigrated to the United States where has spent the last 35 years living in Peabody. Joao was carpenter who worked independently throughout the North Shore before retiring a few years ago. While living in Portugal he was a member of the Portuguese Army. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and bicycling. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his son Joe Cunha, of Peabody and is also survived by three brothers and four sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Paul Cunha His funeral service will be held on Saturday at 8:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Peabody to which relatives and friend are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem.