Danny Araujo, 62, of Fall River, husband of Alda M. (Branco) Araujo, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Terceira, Azores, a son of Alda M. (Tavares) Araujo of Fall River, and the late Silvino J. Araujo, he emigrated to Fall River in 1966.

He was a construction superintendent with J. Derenzo of Brockton, a member of Local 610 and former member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed gardening, working on his home, helping his friends and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He cherished picking them up from school, having sleepovers, going for walks and sneaking any snack or sweet treat to them that they desired. They gave him great joy and pride.

Besides his wife, he is survived by: three children, Kimberly Santos (husband Jason) of Swansea, Cynthia Hamilton (husband Jeffrey) of Cranston RI, and Jason Araujo (companion Bryana) of Fall River; seven siblings, Paul C. Araujo (wife Fatima), Jenny Pavao (husband Joseph), Giselda Arruda (husband Manuel) & Silvino Araujo (wife Regina) all of Fall River, Aida Spohn (husband Bob) of S. Dartmouth, Natalia Ferreira (husband Mike) of Westport, and Sally Costa (husband Paul) of Dighton; three grandchildren, Lina, J.J., and Aliyah; and many nieces & nephews. He was also the father of late Daniel Araujo.

His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, April 25th, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by his committal at St. Patrick Cemetery.