Napoleon J.

Lobo

Napoleon passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 19th.  He was 86 years of age.  Born and raised in Brava, Cabo Verde, he was one of eleven children given to the union of the late John Sabastian Lobo and Ana (nee; Andrade) Lobo. He received his early education in Cabo Verde and as a young man he served with the Cape Verdean military.

He married Adelina (nee; Pina) on June 24th, 1964 and began raising their family of five daughters and three sons in Cabo Verde.  In Brava he owned and operated a bar and was a well known and fondly remembered barkeeper.

In 1976 together with his family he immigrated to the United States and settled briefly in Dorchester.  In 1982 he moved to Chelsea purchasing a home for his family.

He worked for many years at Sweetheart Paper in Chelsea.  When the company ceased its operation in Chelsea, he embarked in a new career working at Logan Airport for Mass Port Authority.  He retired after 20 years at the airport.

He was most devoted to his wife, family, and home.  In his lifetime, he enjoyed music and dance.  He played various string instruments including the violin, guitar and ukulele entertaining family and friends in his home's basement "Man Cave".  He also enjoyed the company of his feline and canine companions along with his parrot and parakeets.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Adelina P. Lobo of Chelsea.

He was the devoted father of Jeannie Lobo Facada of Bridgewater, John Lobo of Lynn, Domingas Lobo of Taunton, Ana Lobo of Everett, Eduardo Lobo and Maria C. Lobo, both in Cabo Verde, Elizabeth Lobo of France, and the late Joseph Lobo.

Dear brother of Eugenia Fortes, Eva Gibeau, Edith Rosa, Maria Lobo-Gomes, Jose Lobo, Sabastian Lobo, Eduardo "Eddie" Lobo, John Lobo, Jr. the late Domingas Gibeau and Jack Lobo.  He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday December 22nd from 4 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.

All visitors are required to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home, per order Chelsea Board of Health.

Funeral Services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home on Thursday December 23rd at 10:00 A.M.  All services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

Visitors and guests are respectfully asked to please refrain from crowding and are requested to keep personal contact to a minimum.

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