- Date Of Birth: November 26, 1949
- Date Of Death: December 18, 2021
- State: Connecticut
Maria Leonor Costa Albuquerque, 72, of Newington, passed away at home on Saturday December 18, 2021, with her family by her side after a long and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife and partner of Joao Albuquerque for the past 51 years. Born in Penalva do Castelo, Viseu, Portugal, daughter of the late Joao and Clementina Costa, she immigrated to America with her husband and son in 1981. Maria loved to cook, bake, crochet, but most importantly spending time with her family. Prior to retiring, Maria was employed by St. Francis Hospital, working her way from housekeeping to a phlebotomist. She was a devout Catholic and communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Maria was a selfless and caring person, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and she loved her family immensely. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Besides her husband, she is survived by her son Luis Miguel Albuquerque, and his wife Debbie, and her treasured granddaughter Ava, who was the light of her life and who brought her the most joy. She leaves behind brothers, sisters, sisters in-law, brothers in-law, and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins in Portugal, France, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. She also leaves behind a devoted circle of friends who she considered family. In addition to her parents, Maria was predeceased by 4 sisters and her mother-in-law. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. James Flaherty, Dr. Daniel Callaghan, Dr. Pawan Karanam, and Dr. Gladys Kagaoan, and their staff for the care and compassion they showed Maria during her difficult battle.
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