John M. Espinola, 67, New Bedford, husband of Lina (Arruda) Espinola, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Medeiros Espinola and the late Alice (Tavares) Espinola, he emigrated to Fall River in 1968 where he resided most of his life – having only recently moved to New Bedford in the last year.

He was employed at Belcher Foundry of Easton for many years, then at Quads Printing Co. for several years – retiring in 2018. An active member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, he served as deacon and was a member of the choir. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending every free moment with his grandchildren.

Besides his wife, of 47 years, he is survived by: two daughters, Jennifer Espinola and Carrie Moniz both of Fall River; two sisters, Malvina DaSilva of Fall River and Belmira Borges of Westport; six grandchildren, Matthew, Brittany, Kayla, Andrew, Emily, and Abigail; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Mario J. Espinola.

Following a private cremation, a Celebration of John's Life was held on Thursday, January 14th, at the  Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in Fall River.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website ( www.silvafaria.com ) and not through a third party. Thank you!

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to Haiti's Child, 51 Sherman Ave, Bristol, RI 02809.