Evano L. Cunha

Evano L. Cunha went to his heavenly home on 6/27/2016 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Rhode Island on 12/24/1929 to Bernardino and Katherine "Carrie" Cunha.

He leaves his devoted wife of 60 years Barbara A. (Santosuosso) Cunha, and his loving children Judeth (Judey), Joyce, and Glenn Cunha, Glenn's spouse Edward H. Hudner, and his beloved grandsons Scott and Edward (Teddy) Cunha. He raised his family in Somerville and spent summers at Seagull Beach in W. Yarmouth. In retirement, Evano and Barbara lived at Southport in Mashpee then moved to Medford to be near their children and grandchildren. Evano served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked as a research librarian at Hanscom Field for 35 years.

He was a loving uncle to his nieces, nephews and Godchildren especially Deanna and Joseph Parker and their children, the late Denise Sidoti, David Sidoti and his daughters, Daniel Sidoti, and Derek and Jillian Sidoti and their sons. He was predeceased by his siblings Gabriel, Joseph, and Preciosa Cunha, Feliciana Lombard, and Irene Dettore. He leaves their children, his loyal and caring nieces and nephews. Evano's sister-in-law Frances Cunha was a special presence in his family's life.

His hobbies were gardening, books, and spending time with his grandsons. Gathering around his large dining room table with his family was his very favorite activity and holidays were traditional Portuguese and Italian festivities. He will be loved forever by his family and will surely be remembered by his friends particularly from Woonsocket, Mashpee, Somerville, and Medford.

A Funeral Mass Celebrating Evano's Eternal Life will be held on Saturday, July 2nd in The Immaculate Conception Church 600 Pleasant St. Malden, MA 02148 at 10am. Everyone who is attending please go directly to the Church. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with the Family on Friday July 1st from 4-8pm in the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM. Parking attendants and elevator are available.

Please omit flowers. Please consider making a donation in Evano's honor to Mother Caroline Academy, 515 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 or Sky's the Limit Fund, 510A Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

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