John C. Abreau, 73, of Dartmouth passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husand of Carole (Dugan) Abreau.

Born in Camardos Lobos Madeira Portugal, a son of the late Jose and Eulalia (Brito) Abreu he spent his early years there and later graduated from Dartmouth High School.

Mr. Abreu was the owner and operator of Abreu’s Custom Slaughterhouse. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. John had many talents. He enjoyed his gardens and koi fish pond. He was an artist that enjoyed making metal sculptures, paintings, and restoring anything to its original beauty. Mr. Abreu took tremendous pride in his home and family. He was a beloved friend to the community. He was always willing to give anyone a hand. He enjoyed walking with his beautiful wife, Carole hand in hand around Fort Tabor. He was a pure inspiration to us all in every aspect of humanity. John also enjoyed his antique car collections and outings with his loving wife. He was truly a legend and a hero.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Christopher Abreu and his partner Diane Tivey of N. Dartmouth and Kristina Morgado and her husband James of S. Dartmouth; four grandchildren, Tyler and Justin Abreu and Jake and Aiden Morgado; two sisters, Maria Lanzoni and her husband Gary Lemos of Acushnet and Olga Loveridge and her husband Walter of Marston Mills; several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His services are private and under the direction of Waring-Sullivan at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. For online tribute, visit www.waring-sullivan.com.