Lionel J. “Lee” Ferreira  83 of Dennis died unexpectedly at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis Friday December 18, 2015.

He was the husband of the late Janet R. (Harrington) Ferreira, who died in 2005. They had been married for 46 years.

Born, raised, and educated in Cambridge, Mr. Ferreira was the son of the late Sylvester and Mary (Santos) Ferreira.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal in 1954.

A longtime resident of Quincy, Mr. Ferreira served as a coach of the Quincy Youth Hockey program for many years.

After a career working as a drafting supervisor at the 3M Company, as well as for the electronics manufacturer Teradyne, the Ferreiras moved to Dennis in 1992, where he was a communicant at St. Pius Tenth Church in South Yarmouth. He was a passionate Boston sports fan, enjoyed working in his yard, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Ferreira is survived by two sons, Michael J. Ferreira and his wife, Catherine of No. Chelmsford, and David J. Ferreira of Marshfield; a daughter, Jean M. Florio of Mansfield; a brother, James Ferreira of Cambridge; two sisters, Alice Velosa of Cambridge, and Delores Finn of Belmont; four grandchildren, Christopher and Amanda Florio, and Michael Jr. and Stephen Ferreira; and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday December 29 in Saint Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Visitation will precede the Mass beginning at 9 a.m. in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Pius Tenth Church, 5 Barbara St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664 or to the Korean War Veteran’s Memorial Foundation, Inc., 10301 McKinstry Mill Rd., New Windsor, MD 21776-7903.

To Lee's entire family, we would like to tell you all how deeply sorry we are for your loss. We were shocked when we heard the news. We wish we were at home so we could make the arrangements, but please know that our thought and prayers are with Lee and all of you. We have known Lee and your family for over 17 years and it'll be very sad for us when we get home in April and look across the street knowing that Lee is no longer there. Lee was always a joy to talk to and we surely will miss our talks with him. May he RIP.....Paul & Lori McGlynn

Jean, Michael, and David my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this difficult time. Your Dad was an exceptional man and will be greatly missed. Love, Mary