

Obituary of Joao Teodoro Eleoterio
Joao Teodoro Eleoterio, 86, of Manalapan, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Joao was born in Itajai, Santa Caterina, Brazil and moved to the United States in 1969. He was a mechanic by trade last having worked for Metro 1814 ILA in Brooklyn, New York. Joao loved renovation work and in his spare time could often be found watching soccer.
Joao was predeceased by his parents Teodoro and Francisca Eleoterio; loving wife Maria Eleoterio; sisters Benta Eleoterio, Santa Eleoterio, Carmen Eleoterio and brother Jorge Eleoterio. He is survived by his son John da Eira Eleoterio (Christa); daughter Rose da Eira Cirnigliaro (Joe); brothers and sisters Izabel, Olicio, Clotilde, Lorenzo and Maria and grandchildren John Paul Eleoterio, Andrew Charles Eleoterio, Joseph John Cirnigliaro and Sophia Maria Cirnigliaro.
Services are being handled by The Freeman Funeral Home. To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.