1936 - 2026
Esmeraldo retired in 2002 from the former Dennison Corporation in Framingham, where he worked as a machinist. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church and a member of the Milford Portuguese Club.
He is survived by his son, John Bernardes and his wife Cidalia of Hopedale; his brother, Pedro Bernardes of Milford; and his two grandchildren, Joel Bernardes and Jonas Bernardes of Hopedale.
Calling hours will be held Monday, October 19th, 2026, from 9 to 11 AM at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, located at 46 Water Street in Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 AM at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church on Winter Street. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Cedar Street in Milford.
