- Date Of Death: June 6, 2007
- State: Connecticut
Condence (Frank) “NhuNhu” dePina-Araujo, 86, formerly of 125 Orchard St & 34 Sheldon Terrace, New Haven, entered into Rest Eternal June 6, 2007 at The Jewish Home for the Aged. He was the husband of the late Helen Marie Young dePina-Araujo. Born in New Haven Feb. 12, 1921, he was the son of the late Joao (John) & Albertina Teixeira dePina-Araujo., He worked as a shop laborer with AMTRAK for many years until retirement and was a member of Firemen & Oilers Union, Local 345. He also worked at the former Del’s Package Store and Flamingo Bar & Grill, and was well known in the food catering industry. During World War II, he served with the US Army in the Pacific War Theater and was awarded several medals including Bronze Star, Good Conduct & Victory Medals, Asiatic Pacific Theater & Philippine Liberation Ribbons. He saw action in New Guinea & Luzon. He spent many years of his retirement performing volunteer work at hospitals and nursing homes throughout the New Haven area, bringing lots of joy to patients. He was known as “Uncle Frankie” by everyone. He is survived by 2 sisters, Alice Pina Hopwood and Louise Pina Giles; his granddaughter, Susan; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by brothers, Anthony (Tony) dePina-Araujo, Joseph (Jedge) dePina, Albino (Albert) (Morgado) dePina-Araujo & Arthur (Tutu) Pina; and sisters, Felismina Fernandes & Philomena Joseph.
