Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Norberto J. Pimentel

Norberto J. Pimentel

Sep 3, 2016

Norberto J. Pimentel, 65, of Fall River, Massachusetts, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Saint Anne's Hospital. Norberto was the husband of Teresa (Tavares) Pimentel, his loving wife of 38 years. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Beverly Mota and her husband Fernando, Kelly Vieira and her husband Tony and Nicole Silvia and her husband Andrew, all of...

Olivia De Paiva

Olivia De Paiva

Sep 3, 2016

Olivia De Paiva, of Swansea, widow of Alfredo De Paiva, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3rd at Southpointe Rehab at the age of 94. Born in Ribeira Seca, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel M. and Maria do Carmo (Sousa) Coroa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967, moving to Swansea in 1978. She is survived by...

Arthur J. Rebello

Arthur J. Rebello

Sep 2, 2016

Arthur J. Rebello, 72, longtime Somerset resident, husband of Maria (Andrade) Rebello, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. Born in Fall River, son of the late Arthur & Helen (Brilliantt) Rebello, he was employed with Lightolier for 45 years, retiring in 2013. Besides his wife, he leaves: a son, Matthew Rebello (wife Kristin) of...

Bernadette H. Thibault

Bernadette H. Thibault

Aug 29, 2016

Bernadette H. Thibault, 72, of Fall River, died Monday 8/29/16 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Mary Sarah (Moniz) Dias, she worked in the local textile industry for many years. She leaves: 2 sons, Daniel Thibault, Jr (wife Ana) of Somerset, and Mark Thibault of Fall River; Her grandson Danny Thibault and...

Manuel A. Ferreira

Manuel A. Ferreira

Aug 28, 2016

Manuel A. Ferreira, 81, of Fall River, husband of Esaura (Patricio) Ferreira passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. Born in St. Michael, Azores son of the late Feliciano and Valentina (DeViveiros). He was a laborer, retiring twenty years ago. Manuel had a strong faith and was involved in many church activities including participating in the religious procession, the"Romeiros". Over...

Rose V. Machado

Rose V. Machado

Aug 26, 2016

Rose Venice Machado of Somerset, MA and Bartow, FL, passed away on August 26th, at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Widow of Edward S. Machado, she was born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Silvana (Medeiros) Venancio. In Somerset, Rose was an active parishioner of St. John of God Church, serving on their Women's Guild and as coordinator...

Carlos L. Medeiros

Carlos L. Medeiros

Aug 26, 2016

Carlos L. Medeiros, 62, of Fall River, passed away Friday. Husband of Emiliana (Oliveira) Medeiros, he was born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Manuel Botelho Medeiros and Maria d'Estrela (Furtado) Medeiros. Carlos was a retired construction laborer and a member of the Fall River Sporting Club. Beloved father of Ricardo and Robert (wife-Jennifer) Medeiros; grandfather...

Jerrold L. Tooley

Jerrold L. Tooley

Aug 24, 2016

Jerrold L. Tooley, 82, longtime resident of Taunton, husband of 35 years to Lillian (Wahl) Tooley, died Wednesday, August 24th at Taunton Nursing Home. Born in Hastings, Nebraska, he was a son of the late Floyd and Martha (Means) Tooley. A ship fitter at Fortier Boats in Somerset for many years, he was also a US Navy veteran of the...

Claire Leandro

Claire Leandro

Aug 24, 2016

Claire Leandro, 83, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday after a long illness. Husband of George Leandro, to whom she was married for 61 years. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Alcide and Zelphida (Houde) Lapointe. A retired textile worker, she was devoted to her family and enjoyed her many trips to Las Vegas. Claire was the beloved...

Jonathan L. Silva

Jonathan L. Silva

Aug 20, 2016

Jonathan L. Silva , 32, of Fall River, passed away at St.Anne's Hospital on Saturday, August 20. He was the beloved son of Lionel and Vivian Silva. Jonathan had a passion for nature particularly for plants and trees. He enjoyed his food and listening to music. But most of all, he loved to be with his family. He leaves his...

Russell N. Monast

Russell N. Monast

Aug 20, 2016

Russell Norman Monast, 55, of Somerset, loving husband of Pauline (Belanger) Monast, passed away Saturday, August 20, at Rhode Island Hospital after a several-week stay. Born in Fall River, son of the late Roy N. and Lorraine (Couto) Monast. A graduate of Durfee High School, Russ worked as a Field Supervisor for Russco (retail general contractors) for many years. Russ...

Pauline (Silva) Moniz

Pauline (Silva) Moniz

Aug 19, 2016

Pauline (Silva) Moniz, 83, formerly of Somerset, passed away Friday, one week shy of her 84th birthday, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center. Widow of Louis Moniz, she was born in Fall River, daughter of the late John M. and Anna (Tavares) Silva. She was employed for several years as a clerk at the 2nd District Court in Fall River and...

Agnes J Pulaski

Agnes J Pulaski

Aug 16, 2016

Agnes J. Pulaski, 91, of Fall River, passed away August 16th at home. Widow of Edward F. Pulaski, she was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Medeiros. She was a retired textile worker. Beloved mother of Stephen Berube (wife-Trish) of Milford, CT, David R. Berube (companion-Donna Studniarz) of Somerset and Pamela Berube of Fall River....

Helena T. Estacio

Helena T. Estacio

Aug 15, 2016

Helena T. (Albernaz) Estacio, age 81, of Westport Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River on Monday, August 15, 2016. She was the wife of the late Joao Estacio. Mrs. Estacio was born in Bretanha, St. Michael and was the daughter of the late Manuel T. and the late Miquelina T. (Ferreira) Albernaz. She was employed...

Linda Ann Carvalho

Linda Ann Carvalho

Aug 13, 2016

Linda Ann Carvalho, age 72, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was the widow of Robert 'Butch' Carvalho. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Martin Fahey and the late Dora (Delzenero) Fahey. A resident of Somerset, for most of her life,...

Lidia Dasilva

Lidia Dasilva

Aug 13, 2016

Lidia DaSilva, age 82, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River on Saturday, August 13, 2016, following an extended illness. She was the wife of David DaSilva of Fall River. Born on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Botelho and the late Guilhermina (DoRego) Botelho. A resident of...

John S. Pereira

John S. Pereira

Aug 10, 2016

John S. Pereira, 81, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. He was husband of Laura (Machado) Pereira, he was born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel "Jessie" and Adeline (Bastos Silvia) Pereira. John was carpenter by trade and he had worked the Fall River Public Works Department for many years. A member of the Don Carlos and...

Theresa Louise Frates

Theresa Louise Frates

Aug 5, 2016

Theresa Louise Frates, 85, of Swansea, passed away Friday at St. Anne's Hospital. Widow of Daniel M. Frates. Born in Somerset, daughter of the late Manuel and Clara (Pereira) Flores, she was a retired textile worker. Beloved mother of Deborah M. Cote (husband-Arthur), Joanne Harkin (husband-Lenny), Lionel J. and Timothy (wife-Donna) Frates all of Swansea; sister of Vivian Alfonso, Lorraine...

Isabel M. Papa

Isabel M. Papa

Aug 3, 2016

Isabel M. Papa, 85, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Catholic Memorial Home on Wednesday August 3. She was the widow of Louis Papa. Isabel was the first baby to be born at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI and was the daughter of the late Flavius & Georginna (Cabral) Reed. A very active parishioner of...

Elizabeth M. Pereira

Elizabeth M. Pereira

Aug 2, 2016

Elizabeth M. Pereira, 45, formerly of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 2. Born in Fall River, daughter of the Juvelina Viveiros and the late Raul Diogo. Elizabeth was a caring, loving, selfless woman who would help anyone in need. She was a "girl's girl" who loved the beach, family gatherings, and long "mystery" rides. Elizabeth also enjoyed...

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