John R. Barboza, Sr., 77, died July 16 at Kindred Transitional Care at Forestview in Wareham.

Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Gonsalves) Barboza. Mr. Barboza worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local #4.

He is survived by his son, John R. Barboza, Jr. of New Bedford; his daughters, Debra Gravelle of Middleboro and Johnnieann Estrada, Tracey Barboza and Irene Barboza all of New Bedford; his brother, Edward “Joey” Andrade of W. Wareham; his sisters, Charlotte Gomes and Rose Roach both of Wareham, Delores Barboza of West Wareham; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, the late Louise Mendes.

Relatives and friends may visit on Friday, July 22 at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Route 28), Wareham from 9 a.m. to noon. A funeral service will follow at noon. Interment will follow at Center Cemetery, Wareham.