SWANSEA – John M. Sequeira, age 88 of Swansea, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital with his loving family and friends by his side. Born in Fenais da Luz, São Miguel, Açores John was predeceased by his  parents John C. and Maria (Moniz) Sequeira, and his sister Angie Medeiros. John's biggest loss was the passing of his beloved wife Aida (Avella) Sequeira, whom he loved and missed so much. John was also known as "Padrinho" and "Ti John" to many family and friends.

John most recently worked as the Sexton at St. John of God Church for 27 years, and previously worked as a shipper for Parks Corp and Joan Fabrics. He was a devoted parishioner of St. John of God Church and a recipient of the Marian Medal. He was on the strategic committee for collaboration for the church, and was an avid Red Sox fan. Most of all, John could be found riding his beloved John Deere tractor either cutting grass or removing snow.

John is survived by his cherished brother Joseph M. Sequeira, and his wife Euvalda, his brother-in-law James Medeiros, his niece & godchild Lee Lawrence, his nephew & godchild James Leo Medeiros, several great nieces & great nephews, and his really close friend to Rosie Viveiros.

At the request of John's family, Please Omit Flowers and consider making a Memorial Donation in John's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by going to www.stjude.org.

A visitation for John will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4th at St. John of God Church from 9:30-10:30 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.