Obituaries

Mar 8, 2017

Alda M. Couto, 89, of Somerset, widow of Victor Couto, passed away Wednesday at home with her loving family at her side.  Born in Ponta Delgada, daughter of the late Jose and Lepoldina Sousa. Alda worked as a seamstress for the Fall River Knitting Mills. Mother of Isabel (husband-Jacinto) Duarte of Canada, Dina (husband- Ricardo) Franco of Rehoboth, Victor...

Mar 8, 2017

Maria I. Vieira, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday after a long illness. Born in Punta Garca, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria Ines (Matos) Vieira. She is survived by her five brothers, Duarte Vieira and his wife Maria of the Azores, Antonio Vieira and his wife Madelina of Brazil,...

Mar 7, 2017

Antoinette Perricelli, of Tiverton, passed away in St. Anne's Hospital on March 7, 2017. Ms. Perricelli was born in New York, New York. Antoinette had been a librarian for the Phillip Morris Company for many years. She is survived by her nephew Edward S. Ciarpella and his wife Jene Souza of Westport, and her niece Rose A. Ciarpella of...

Mar 3, 2017

Manuel L. Almeida died Friday at home after a long illness at the age of 69. He was the husband of Armanda (Rodrigues) Almeida, with whom they shared 44 years of marriage. Mr. Almeida was born in Furnas, St. Michael and was the son of Maria Jose (Lima) and the late Manuel Almeida. Mr. Almeida had worked at G.W....

Mar 3, 2017

Maria Emilia Borges, 92, of Fall River, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Agualva, Terceira, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco Vieira Sousa and Rosa Gonsalves (Prenda) Sousa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1965.

She worked for many years at American Tourister formerly of Warren,...

Mar 2, 2017

Antonio T. Ferreira, 70, of Fall River, husband of the late Teresa (Carreiro) Ferreira, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Torres) Ferreira. Antonio was a tool maker by trade for many years prior to his retirement. He was a humorous guy with a...

Mar 2, 2017

John Azevedo, 90, husband of the late Doris (Robidoux) Azevedo, passed away peacefully on Thursday after a short period of declining health. Born in Fall River, son to the late Manuel G. and Isabel (Decorte) Azevedo. A graduate of Durfee High School where he played baseball, he was a Fall River Police Officer for 31 years in the south...

Mar 1, 2017

Pedro M. Benjamin 35, of Fall River passed away Wednesday at home after a long illness surrounded by his loving family.  Pedro was born in Feteiras, St. Michael, Azores, and was the son of Antonio and Fatima (Resendes) Benjamin.  He enjoyed spending time with his "Peter Strong" family and was a diehard fan of the Boston Bruins.  He was...

Feb 28, 2017

Joviano N. Crespo, 71, of Fall River, husband of Cecilia (Machado) Crespo, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at St Anne's Hospital. Born in Faja de Baixo, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Fernando N. & Maria A. (Santos) Crespo, he emigrated to Fall River in 1984 and worked at Quaker Fabric for many years. He enjoyed...

Feb 27, 2017

Lorraine M. Connell, 82, of Westport, widow of James Connell, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Vasconcellos) Andrade. She was a hostess at the China Royal Restaurant for many years. She loved singing and traveling, especially her trips to the casino.  Lorraine leaves...

Feb 26, 2017

Remo B. Ciolfi, 80, of Fall River, loving husband of Eva "Rita" (Polselli), passed away peacefully Sunday morning. Born in Italy to the late Eleuterio and Filomena (Sbardella) Ciolfi. For most of his life he was a tailor in the local garment industry, later becoming co-owner of Marzilli's  Bakery on Bedford St. He enjoyed gardening, wine-making, and cooking with...

Feb 26, 2017

Domingos C. Teles, 72, of Swansea, husband of Maria Madalena (Vieira Vales) Teles, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Calhetas, St. Michael, Azores, one of eight children to the late Gil Cabral Tavares Teles and the late Maria dos Anjos Tavares Grilo, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1980, and worked in...

Feb 25, 2017

Maria E. Pacheco, 89, of Fall River, widow of Jose Pacheco, passed away peacefully on Saturday. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Botelho and Maria Gloria Silva. She was a seamstress in the local textile industry for many years. Maria leaves her two sons, Tony Pacheco and his wife Nancy and Jose...

Feb 24, 2017

Thomas A. Solomito, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, February 24. He was the husband of Marie (Mauricio) Solomito. Mr. Solomito was born in Lynn, and was the son of the late Thomas and the late Ruth (McNair) Solomito. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He had served in the Vietnam War, and was awarded the...

Feb 24, 2017

Raimundo Pimentel, age 82, passed away at Crawford Nursing Home in Fall River on Friday, February 24, 2017, following an extended illness. He was the husband of Maria M. (Benevides), and was also the husband of the late Ana Correia Pacheco

Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores,...

Feb 23, 2017

Maria J. Medeiros, 70, of Swansea, wife of Manuel Revoredo, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Pedro and Maria Isabel (Roque) Medeiros. An avid nature lover, she also enjoyed cooking and gardening. She leaves her three sons, Pedro Revoredo and his wife Maria Raposo of Swansea, Flavio Revoredo and...

Feb 20, 2017

Delores Paulino Bettencourt, age 76, died at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River on Monday, February 20, 2017, following an extended illness. She was the beloved wife of Anthony "Sonny" Bettencourt.

Born in Fall River, she was the only child of the late Antone Vieira and the late Mary (Souza) Vieira. A Fall...

Feb 19, 2017

David Ponte, 70, of Westport, loving husband of Nancy (Medeiros) Ponte , passed away unexpectedly in Naples, Florida on February 19, 2017.  David was born in Westport, son to the late John S. and Alice (Forneiro) Ponte. He was the owner and founder of Brougham Motors Collision Center in Fall River for the past 48 years. While running his...

Feb 18, 2017

Steven Dufresne, passed away, unexpectedly, Saturday February 18. He was the husband of Kathleen (Baldaia) Dufresne. Mr. Dufresne was born in Fall River, and was the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Dubiel) Dufresne. In addition to his wife he is survived by: his step-children, Kelly Graves and Christopher Graves: his step-grandchildren: Breanna Graves and Lily Graves, and his...

Feb 17, 2017

Carol Casmiro, 81, of Fall River, longtime companion of Norman Tessier, passed away peacefully on Friday morning. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Romeo and Antonette (Alfonso) Cipolini. In her younger years, she worked as Certified Nursing Assistant at the Catholic Memorial Home. Carol enjoyed cooking, dancing, and her trips to the casinos. She...