Jose DaFonseca

Jose DaFonseca, 88, of Glen died October 23, 2010 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Born in Bristol, RI, the son of Jose and Maria (Flora) DaFonseca, he grew up in Woonsocket, RI, moved to Danielson, CT in 1975 and had lived in Glen since 1987.
Jose was a US Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. DaFonseca worked many years in highway construction as a foreman for Forte Brothers Construction.
The family includes his wife of 35 years, Gloria DaFonseca of Glen; six children, Michael DaFonseca and his wife Karen of Stow, OH, Ronald DaFonseca of California, Joseph DaFonseca of Connecticut, Debbie Eastman and her husband Allen of Glen and Mark Cloutier of Dayville, CT; six grandchildren including Grace and Abigail DaFonseca of Stow, OH who brought much joy to his life as he was very proud of them and loved the time spent with them.
He was predeceased by a son, Steven DaFonseca, in 2008 and two brothers and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held Thursday October 28, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. There will be no visiting hours.
Donations may be sent to the Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 422, Glen, NH 03838.