John V. Alves

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john alves

John V. Alves

November 3, 1950 ~ April 21, 2022

john alves

November 3, 1950 ~ April 21, 2022

John V. Alves Churchville: Passed away on April 21, 2022. John is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maria B. Alves; children, Elizabete Alves & Victor Roberto (Allison) Alves; grandchildren, Victor Mateo Alves & Alayna Alves; sisters, Odete Victor Alves & Algerina Moreira; many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law & cousins. John's life story will be shared during visitation 5:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 26th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Wednesday at St. Pius Church, 3010 Chili Avenue. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in John's name to Golisano Children's Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, or online at http://tiny.cc/Golisano John was born November 3, 1950, in Canical, Madeira Portugal to Manuel Alves and Maria de Freitas Victor. He grew up with several brothers and sisters. He attended school in Salesianos, Funchal accelerating in carpentry and accounting. After school, he was part of the Portuguese Army. John met his wife Maria Bernardete while living in Canical. After they were married, they welcomed their two children, Elizabete Maria Alves, and Victor Roberto Alves. John enjoyed gardening, carpentry, watching or playing soccer, especially Benfica, which is a professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal. He liked to play the guitar and the accordion, listen to The Beatles, Elvis, and Fados along with any Portuguese music... but most of all, he loved spending time with his family who meant the world to him. Most recently, he was the President of the Rochester Portuguese American Association, where he also proudly held many positions within the club. He was a dedicated, loving, and caring man who will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

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