Maria Filipe Casqueira

March 18, 1939 - May 26, 2021

Maria Filipe Casqueira, 82, of Palm Coast, Fl passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 26, 2021. She was born and raised in Portugal. On Jan. 12, 1958 she married, Manuel, the couple started their family in Portugal and immigrated to Newark, NJ in 1968 for a short time. August of 1969 they moved their family to New Bedford, Mass until retiring to Florida in January 1999. Maria worked as a seamstress for many years and took care of her mother for 7 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and taking care of her grandchildren. Maria had a sense of humor bigger than life, she was never serious and always making jokes, making others laugh. She was also very hardworking, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her number one priority. Maria also enjoyed spending time with her late Jack Russell, Sabrina, who she shared a very special bond with. She is survived by her husband, Manuel Casqueira; daughters, Dalia Maiato, Merica F. Cerverira (Mark S.); grandchildren, Jason Laureano, Michelle Laureano, Bianca Maiato, Austin Marques and Leah Marques. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosa Laureano. A prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Deacon George Murati officiating. A visitation will follow the service until 3:00 pm. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.