Cafua, Esmeralda da Conceicao (Fanfa), of Arlington, August 2, 2023, at age 61, formerly of Cambridge and Somerville after a long battle with cancer.
Devoted wife of Cesar A. Cafua.
Loving mother of Kevin Cafua, Jennie Cafua, Matthew Cafua and his wife Lindsay and Derek Cafua.
Cherished grandmother of Mason Cafua, Lucy Cafua and Jett Cafua.
Dear daughter of Silvina (Bolarinho) and the late Jose Fanfa.
Beloved sister of Odete Cafua, Silvino Fanfa, Aderito Fanfa, Anabella Bolarinho and Laudelino Fanfa.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 8:00 am.
Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge at 9:00 am.
Visiting hours at the funeral home in Cambridge on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Esmeralda’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.