Joaquim G. Canhoto 97, of Kearny died on Novemeber 30, 2015 at home.
Visiting is at The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny on Wednesday 4-8PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be officiated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington on Thursday at 10AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Aldeias, Gouveia, Portugal, Mr. Canhoto lived in Newark and North Arlington before moving to Kearny 20 years ago.
Mr. Canhoto worked at Napp-Grecco Construction, Newark for over 35 years. He was a member of The Heavy and General Construction Laborers Local 472, Newark.
He is the husband of Emilia Morgado Canhoto for over 70 years. Father of Idilia C. Mauricio (Jose M.) and Joaquim Canhoto (Sara). Brother of Antonio and the late Manuel Canhoto. Grandfather of Claudia, Michael, Nicole and Monica. Great Grandfather of Andrew.
In lieu of flowers donations to The St. barnaba Cancer Center, Livingston would be appreciated.