William Freitas Jr., 72, of Westport, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at home.  He was the husband of Madeleine J. (Boucher) Freitas.  Born in Fall River, he was son of the late William and Hilda (Miranda) Freitas.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served his country in the United States Navy.  Prior to retirement, Mr. Freitas was a firefighter for the City of Fall River.  He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport.

Including his wife, survivors include a son, Dr. William P. Freitas and his wife Rebecca of North Kingstown, RI; a sister, Deborah Dean and her husband John of Naples, Maine; three grandchildren, Hunter, Ellsie and Griffin Freitas; and several nieces and nephews.  He was the brother of the late Jacqueline Farrell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Fallen Fall River Firefighters Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn: Chief Roger St. Martin, 140 Commerce Dr., Fall River, MA 02720 or Potter League for Animals, P.O. Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.

Arrangements were held under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport.

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