José Valadas Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of José Valadas of Ludlow, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, José and Beatriz; and his siblings, Lucinda, Lourinda and Lucia.
He is survived by: his wife Adel Valadas (Leonardo); his children, Odette Taylor (Matthew) and Daniel Valadas (Susan); his grandchildren, Emily, Andrea, Benjamin Taylor, Isabella, Daniel II, Amelia and Julia Valadas; his great grandchild Sydney; and his sibling Rui Valadas (Manuela). He is also survived by many loving extended family members and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ludlow Funeral Home (432 East St, Ludlow, MA 01056). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM and at 11:00 AM. A burial will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at the Island Pond Cemetery (499 Center St, Ludlow, MA 01056).
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in José's memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (give.michaeljfox.org) or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (www2.breakthrought1d.org).
