Dorothy E. Ferreira

Dorothy E. Ferreira passed away quietly on January 21, 2022, after a brief stay at the hospital.  Born on April 22, 1927, to George and Beatrice Enos, and She grew up in the Irvington area of Fremont. She attended Irvington Elementary and Washington Union High School.

When she was sixteen years old, she was asked to be a secretary in the offices of “Pop” Goold, Principal, where she remained until she married the love of her life, Verne, in 1953 at St. Joseph’s Parish. Dorothy and Verne were married almost 60 years. She belonged to many organizations: Luso America, Washington Hospital League, Royal Viking, Crystal Cruising Lines, San Francisco Marine Memorial, S.P.R.S.I. 105, Y.L.I. #44, and many others. She and Verne visited over 100 countries during their cruising days. They added many more friends to their roster, including ship captains, who still called her to keep in touch over the years. During their 50^th anniversary cruise they were invited to attend the Blue Garter Day Ceremony at Windsor Castle in England. They had lunch at the castle followed by a procession of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip and other members of the royal family. Along with cruising she and Verne loved musical theater, opera and plays. She loved her church and attended every event she could until she became ill.

Dorothy loved her family. She is survived by her sister, Mabel Gomes, her nephews, Glenn Gomes and Donn Gomes, and niece, Jan McDonnal.  She is predeceased by her husband, Verne F. Ferreira.

The family wishes to thank Nancy Enzon and her team for their loving care.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 am followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St Joseph’s Parish, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of Dorothy can be made to the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose and the Sisters of Holy Family of Mission San Jose.