Jude George Ferreira's Obituary
Jude Ferreira, 75, of Miami, FL passed away on August, 29, 2019 in Miami, FL. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, September 7th at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church with Father Juan Souza officiating. Celebration of Life will follow at Van Orsdel Funeral Chapel.
Jude Ferreira was born in Mumbai, India on October 2, 1943. He married Renita Fernandes on November 21, 1971 in Mumbai, India and shared 48 years of a wonderful life together. He had a successful career in the hotel and restaurant industry, and was an entrepreneur with the opening of J’s Pizza Gourmet. Additionally, he worked for prestigious hotel companies around the country. Most recently, he educated and inspired young hoteliers at Johnson & Wales University as an Associate Professor, and at Miami Dade Community College as an Adjunct Professor.
He was an active member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. He gave generously of his time by volunteering at the Soup Kitchen of the Missionaries of Charity, an organization founded by Mother Teresa. Caring for the poor and working with the devoted sisters was near and dear to his heart. He also loved to fish, to relax on the beach in tranquility, and to travel and experience adventure while indulging in gastronomical treats. That was Jude – he lived life to the fullest!
Jude Ferreira is survived by his wife, Renita, children, Pierrette and Shane, and granddaughter, Juliana.
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