Obituaries

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...

Feb 16, 2017

Joseph DeNardo, passed away on Thursday, February 16th, in Florida.   He was the husband of the late Lillian (Gonsalves) DeNardo. Mr. DeNardo was born in Fall River, and was the son of the late Michael and Lena (Alfonso) DeNardo. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. DeNardo was a member of the former St. Michael Church ...

Feb 14, 2017

Mary C. D'Ambrosio, 91, of Fall River, widow of Retired Army Major Anthony S. D'Ambrosio, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at St Luke's Hospital, New Bedford. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late John & Mary (Fitzgerald) Orpen, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River.

A graduate of Sacred Heart...

Feb 14, 2017

Stasia Kulpa, 93, of Fall River, widow of Frank Kulpa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Kafel and Josephine (Urusky) Kafel. She worked as a seamstress in the local textile industry for many years retiring in 1980. A loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother,...

Feb 12, 2017

Manuel Ponte, 77, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2017. Born in Fall River, he was the son of late Manuel and Maria (Aroujo) DaPonte. He worked for Tillison Rubber for many years before his retirement. An avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed being out on the water on his boat. Manuel leaves a...

Feb 11, 2017

Joseph Louis Pavao, 79, the husband of Marjorie L. (Piva) Pavao, of Westport, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday. February 11, 2017.  Joseph was born in Bretanha, St. Michael and was a  son of the late Luis and Maria (Diogo) Pavao. He moved to America with his family at age 14. He was the owner...

Feb 10, 2017

Jose Travassos, 79, of Fall River, the husband of Virginia (Cabral) Travassos, passed away peacefully on Friday morning at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Travassos was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Arthur and the late Idalina P. (Peixoto) Travassos. Jose is survived by his children, Jose M. Travassos,  Helen M. Benjamin and her husband Mario,...