Maria Emília Coelho, took her last breath, peacefully, on July 30th, 2022, at the age of 86.
She was born in Lustosa, Portugal on February 26, 1936. She immigrated to the United States with the love of her life, her late husband José., in 1972. They built their life together and raised their two daughters, Florinda Bela (Antonio) and Suzana (Luis).
She loved caring for those around her; making sure everyone’s needs were met first, especially when it can to feeding everyone and filling bellies, especially her grandchildren: Cristiano, Sofia, Gabriel and Joel.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends in Portugal and America.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 9 to 10am at the Maternity BVM Church. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 10am.
For the interment, she will join her beloved husband in Portugal.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or CHOP.
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church
9220 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
10:00 AM
Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church
9220 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115