We bid farewell to Jose Magalhaes of Mineola, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 14, 2025 at the age of 65. Jose touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Jose may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his mother Maria Alice Magalhaes. He is survived by: his father Mario Araujo; his wife Julia Saraiva Magalhaes; his children, Melissa (Shayne) and Ricardo (Nancy); his granddaughter Mia; and his sisters, Angelina, Esperança and Alberta.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 18th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Cassidy Funeral Home (156 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church (155 Garfield Ave, Mineola, NY 11501). A burial will be held on Tuesday, August 19th 2025 at 11:45 AM at the Queen of Peace Cemetery (321 Jericho Turnpike, Old Westbury, NY 11568).