John F. Camacho, 89

John F. Camacho, 89, of Mattapoisett, a devoted family man and devout Catholic, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born on October 4, 1935 at his family home in New Bedford, he was the devoted husband of E. Sylvia (Correa) Camacho and the adored and loving father of five daughters.  

He was a 1953 graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School where he earned a degree in Animal Husbandry. Upon graduation, Mr. Camacho's intention was to serve in the United States Marine Corps, but due to a medical condition, he was unable to do so. Therefore, he took a job as a ride mechanic with a traveling carnival.  He then went on to work at Raytheon, Public Finance as a bill collector, and a branch manager at Bank of Boston, as well as Luzo Community Bank.  He served as a police officer in Mattapoisett for 25 years where he also was an EMT and CPR instructor.  Growing up, Mr. Camacho worked on his family's pig farm, proudly alongside his dad. Years later, he and his wife pursued his dream of opening a restaurant on the very same land; thus in 1992, The Farm restaurant was opened in the North End of New Bedford, and successfully operated for 10 plus years. 

Mr. Camacho was a dedicated family man who enjoyed celebrating birthdays and holidays. He was an animal lover, an avid hunter, and loved nature and working in his yard. Although a quiet man, he was also humorous and loved to tell jokes. 

Mr. Camacho is predeceased by his loving parents, Antonio F. and Virginia (Braga) Camacho, and his sister, Linda Vasconcellos. 

Carrying on his legacy are his loving wife of 65 years, E. Sylvia Camacho, daughters Deborah Camacho, Marcia Gracia and husband James, Lynne Lapalme and husband David, Cheryl Disabella, Victoria Asiaf and husband Derek, 11 grandchildren; Heidi Perkins and husband Wayne, Ross Gracia and wife Ashley, Brady Gracia, Sienna and Zachary Lapalme, Tyler, Logan, Dylan, and Kylee Disabella, Jacob and Jared Asiaf, three great-grandchildren; Avery, Alexy, and Amyah Perkins, his furry companion "Butch", and his niece Diana L. Bourassa and nephew Edouard Bourassa, Jr.

We are very thankful for his caregivers who have provided exceptional care, devotion, and compassion to our dad and have become like family (Melissa, Sue, Trisha, Arsenia, Sandra, and Luci). We are also grateful for the dedicated staff at Fairhaven Community Nurse for providing their knowledge and assistance during this journey.

His Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10am at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett, with everyone invited to meet directly at Church. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held Monday, March 24, 2025 from 3pm - 6pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Camacho's memory may be made to Bristol County Agricultural High School, c/o Animal Science Association - IN MEMORY OF JOHN F. CAMACHO, 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA 02715.