Ana M. Medeiros
Aug 13, 2026
Ana M. Medeiros, 86, of Fall River, wife of Jose D. Medeiros, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao Medeiros and the late Laurentina (Mauricio) Medeiros, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960.
Employed at Catholic Memorial Home for many years as a...
James Edward Tolley
Jul 23, 2026
James E. Tolley, 68, of East Freetown, husband of Susan M. (Andrade) Tolley, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Norman E. Tolley and the late Yvette (Lapre) Abrams, formerly Tolley.
An EMT manager with EaseCare Ambulance Service for many years, Jim enjoyed golf,...
Antonio D. Furtado
Aug 9, 2026
Antonio D. Furtado, 74, of Fall River, husband of Mary Lou (Oliveira) Furtado passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Santo Antonio, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Furtado and the late Maria da Conceicao (Pacheco) Furtado.
Besides his loving wife of 50 years, Tony leaves his children,...
Lillian M. Paulo
Aug 7, 2026
Lillian M. Paulo, 88, of Swansea, wife of the late Daniel Paulo, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Fall River, Lillian was the daughter of the late James Thorpe and the late Lillian L’Heureux. Throughout her 88 years, she achieved many milestones, including graduating with her GED at 62 and...
Leonel F. Melo
Aug 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leonel Ferreira Melo, who passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 79 after a battle with cancer. Born on June 24, 1947, in Furnas, São Miguel, Azores, Leonel lived a life marked by love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to those around him. Known for his...
Aquelino J. Pereira
Aug 6, 2026
Aquelino J. Pereira, 87, of Tiverton, RI passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Born in Lombinha da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Raposo Pereira and Deolinda (Carreira) Pereira and brother of the late Maria Angelina Rodrigues and Lilia Pereira.
He was the beloved husband of Genoveva (Araujo) Pereira. He and...
Maria L. Legassey
Aug 5, 2026
Maria L. Legassey, 92, of Fall River, widow of Raymond E. Legassey, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by family. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao Pimentel Carvalho and the late Luisa do Carmo (Raposo) Carvalho, she emigrated to Fall River in the mid-1960s.
A teacher...
Fatima Cordeiro
Aug 4, 2026
Fatima Cordeiro, 76, of Fall River, wife of Carlos Cordeiro, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Grota do Contador, Relva, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Mariano Moniz and the late Alexandrina (Lopes) Moniz.
Fatima emigrated to the United States in 1970.
Prior to retirement, Fatima worked as a packer...
Manuel C. Melo
Aug 3, 2026
Manuel C. Melo, 89, of Fall River, husband of Maria Natalia (Dias) Melo, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, Manuel was the son of the late Manuel Justino de Melo and the late Maria da Conceicao (Carrelas) de Melo.
Prior to retirement, Manuel worked as...
Anthony J. Tetuan
Jul 30, 2026
Anthony J. Tetuan, affectionately known to family and friends as "Red," age 83, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Diamantina (Moniz) Tetuan. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Fall River – a city...
Horacio M. Cabral
Jul 29, 2026
Horacio M. Cabral, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria (Verissimo) Cabral, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel De Lima and the late Irondina (Cordeiro) De Lima, he emigrated to Fall River in 1977.
Employed in the local textile industry, and...
Deolinda M. Silva
Jul 28, 2026
Deolinda “Linda” M. Silva, 65, beloved wife of the late Deodato J. Silva, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Fall River, Deolinda was the cherished daughter of the late Edward Pereira and the late Virginia (Barreira) Pereira.
Deolinda dedicated many years of service to the...
John A. Campezato
Jul 27, 2026
John A. Campezato, 71, of Fall River, dear friend and companion of Olga Cabral, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Carvalho Grove Nursing Home. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, John was the son of the late Vergilio Campezato and the late Maria (Reis) Campezato.
Prior to retirement, John worked as a boat maker at the Newport Shipyard. He enjoyed...
Nathan W. Taylor
Jul 26, 2026
Nathan W. Taylor, 48, husband of Stacy Taylor for 25 years, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born in Fall River, he was the son of William and Sheila Taylor of Somerset where he resided for most of his life.
He graduated from Somerset High School in 1996 where he had a storied career in ice hockey. Captain of their...
Patricia Ann DeNardo
Jul 24, 2026
Patricia Ann DeNardo, 73, of Fall River, wife of Mark DeNardo, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Ramsay Jr. and the late Lena T. (Costa) Ramsay.
Prior to retirement, Patricia worked as a mail handler for the Providence...
Cory M. Lima
Jul 19, 2026
Cory M. Lima, 38, fiancé of Jessica-Lynn Burnham, father of Dalton Wyatt Lima and Faith Lynn Ellis, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Fall River, Cory was a son of David Lima and Nancy (Hannafin) Lima and brother of Tyler Lima.
Cory was a laborer for American Roofing....
Linda Ratner Souza
Jul 16, 2026
Linda Ratner Souza, 77, of Westport, widow of Michael C. Souza, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Ratner and the late Doris (Minkin) Ratner.
A payroll clerk with Lee’s Market for many years, she also worked at Holiday Lanes for 25 years.
She is...
Niveria V. Raposo
Jul 14, 2026
Niveria Vieira Raposo, 66, of Fall River, wife of Joao M. Raposo, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at R.I. Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose Barbosa Vieira and the late Luisa Maria de Medeiros Oliveira, she emigrated in 1976 to Cambridge, MA, and later moved to Fall River where she resided most...
Louie P. Vieira
Jul 13, 2026
Louie P. Vieira, 48, of Rehoboth, fiancé of Megan L. Maxwell, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center. Born in Fall River, Louie was a son of Beatrice T. (Pacheco) Vieira and the late Luis Barboza Vieira.
Louie worked as a Mechanical Engineer at GGD Consulting Engineering. He enjoyed cooking, doing yardwork, golfing and traveling. Most notably,...
Dorothy Arruda
Jul 8, 2026
Dorothy Arruda, 94, of Tiverton, RI, widow of Antone J. Arruda, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Marriano Camara and the late Joanna “Jennie” (Andrade) Camara, she lived in Tiverton most of her life.
A secretary in the respiratory therapy department of St. Anne’s Hospital for...