FREITAS, JOHN Edward "Jef" of Norwood passed away on January 16, 2018 at the age of 59. Loving Son of Marion T. (McWilliam) Freitas of Norwood and the late John D. Freitas. Brother of Christine M. Sullivan of Milton, Susan V. Higgins and Robert P. Shedd of W. Roxbury and Jacklyn P. Freitas of Marblehead. Cherished Uncle of Gary, Ryan, Vanessa and Trevor. Friend of Wendy Marcinkevicius of Norwood. John "Jef" was a member of the Norwood Workmen's Hall. At the request of the family all services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.