Helene Lee Weiner
May 27, 2016
Helene Lee Weiner, 83, of Somerset, wife of the late Sol "Chick" Weiner, passed away Friday, at Country Gardens. Born in Chicago, a daughter to the late Albert and Pearl Oberman, She was a curtain seamstress for many years. She leaves: a son Michael Weiner and his wife Cynthia of Texas, and four grandchildren: Chris Beirola and his wife Joyce...
Madeline Perry
May 25, 2016
Madeline Perry, 101, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 25, at the Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the widow of Manuel Perry. Born in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Vieira) Silveira, she was employed by General Electric for many years as machine operator. Mrs. Perry was the mother of late Barbara Mello; grandmother of Michael...
Lorraine Irene Rosa
May 25, 2016
Lorraine Irene Rosa, 81, of Rehoboth, wife of the late William Rosa, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at her residence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Manuel and Irene (Ferreira) Marques, she was a homemaker for most of her life and held her real estate license. Mrs. Rosa was a lector at St Dominic's Church in Swansea...
Jacintho "Jesse" Sardinha
May 20, 2016
Jacintho 'Jesse' M. Sardinha, age 79, passed away peacefully at home in Clermont FL on Friday, May 20, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Maria M. (Mini) Sardinha. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Sardinha and the late Margaret (Costa) Sardinha. A resident of Fall River for many years and Clermont since 2002,...
Agostinho Bernardo
May 14, 2016
Agostinho Bernardo, 86, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Deodata (Raposo) Bernardo, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Country Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea. Born in Santa Barbara, Santo Antonio, on the isle of St. Michael, in the Azores, son of the late Antonio & Georgina (Farias) Bernardo, he emigrated to Fall River in 1980. He worked...
Timothy Paul Markland
May 13, 2016
Timothy Paul Markland, 41, of Whitman, MA, died at home Friday, May 13, 2016, unexpectedly. Among his various jobs over the years, he was fond of working as a chef with a catering business, as he enjoyed cooking. He especially enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. He is survived by: his mother, Patricia C. Markland-Kopet, and step-father, David...
Manuel A. Batista
May 12, 2016
Manuel A. Batista, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he came to this country in 1978 and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Mr. Batista was the son of the late Manuel Batista and Lucinda Couto....
Alipio Cordeiro
May 10, 2016
Alipio Cordeiro, 87, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday after a short illness. Husband of the late Mary (Angelo) Cordeiro. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, son of the late Manuel and Maria (Marques) Cordeiro, he emigrated to Fall River in 1965 and worked at the former Quakers Fabrics Co. for many years. Al is survived by his son, Peter A. Cordeiro,...
Meagan J. Viveiros
May 6, 2016
Meagan J. Viveiros, 32 of Somerset, entered into the Eternal Gates of Heaven on Friday, surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, daughter of Manuel & Kathleen E. (Grace) Viveiros of Somerset. Meagan enjoyed bowling and was active in the Special Olympics league at Holiday Lanes in Somerset. She also loved swimming and taking part in track and...
David M. Cordeiro Jr.
May 1, 2016
David M. Cordeiro Jr., 63, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Husband of Linda (Charron) Cordeiro. Born in Fall River, son of the late David and Jennie (Pisarczyk) Cordeiro. Beloved father of David M. Cordeiro and Steven J. Cordeiro (wife-Jaime-Lee) both of Fall River. David enjoyed being at home with his family and watching his game shows. But...
Albert D'Ambrosio
Apr 30, 2016
Albert D'Ambrosio, USNR (Ret.), 89, of No. Eastern Ave., passed away Saturday after a short illness. Husband of the late Whilamena (Catabia) D'Ambrosio, born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, Al was the son of the late Joseph and Marianna (DeBonis) D'Ambrosio. He retired from the US Navy after 24 years of service. During WW II, he served with...
John D. Milan
Apr 29, 2016
John D. Milan, 56, formerly of Fall River, passed away Friday April 29, at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Josephine (Issa) Milan and Joseph Milan. He served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by 3 brothers, Emile J. Milan (wife-Paula), Norman Milan and George Milan...
Augusto Santos
Apr 27, 2016
Augusto J. Santos (Joe),59, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Luke's Hosptial. Born in Gouveia, Portugal a son of the late Augusto and Purificação (Duarte) Santos. He was the husband of Elaine (Costa) Santos and son-in-law of Antonio and Mary Costa. He leaves 2 children, Stephen Santos and Andrea Santos both of Fall River;...
Raymond Cabeceiras
Apr 21, 2016
Raymond Cabeceiras, 93, formerly of Friendship St., Fall River, passed away Thursday, April 21st, at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center. He was married to Helen (Ashook) Cabeceiras for 64 years. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Francisco and Philomena (Motta) Cabeceiras. Ray joined the US Navy on Dec 7, 1942. As an aviation...
Henry M. Rose
Apr 20, 2016
Henry M. Rose, 81, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday. Born in Wareham, son of the late Luther and Ruth Rose. A taxi cab driver, he worked mostly for Yellow Cab Co. He also owned Henry's Place on Bedford St. for several years. Henry was also a chef, loved motorcycles and held a black belt in Taekwondo. Beloved father of...
Florence E. Bond
Apr 17, 2016
Florence E. Bond, 99, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of A. Romeo Bond, she was born in Taunton, daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen (Addison) Mosley. She lived in Fall River for most of her life and graduated from BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1935. A retired textile worker, Florence worked...
Robert Lee Miller
Apr 17, 2016
Robert Lee Miller, 60, of Fall River, husband of Crystal (Ziccardi) Miller, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Born May 22, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA, he was one 13 children of Elouise (Nixon) Miller of Vero Beach, FL, and the late Frederick Lee "Fred Lee" Miller. He worked for many years in the construction...
Maria Etelvina Carreiro
Apr 15, 2016
Maria E. Carreiro, 93, passed away in the loving arms of family members on Friday, April 15, 2016. Maria was born in the village of Fenaes da Luz in Sao Miguel, Azores to her parents Manuel Machado and Etelvina Ferreira. Her father being a skilled tailor taught his seven children how to sew. Maria thus spent her early years fully...
Mario A. Castro
Apr 15, 2016
Mario A. Castro, 85, of Fall River, husband of the late Deolinda (Carvalho) Castro, died Friday 4/15/16 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Cerva, Portugal, son of the late Manuel & Rosa (Fraga) Castro, he emigrated to Fall River in 1971, and was employed as a foremen with Quaker Fabric for many years. He was a huge soccer fan and...
Mariana Jacob
Apr 14, 2016
Mariana R. Jacob, 89, of Fall River, widow of the late Joao Jacob, died April 14, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Jose & Maria (Rosa) Raposo. An active Espirito Santo parishioner, she was a member of its Holy Ghost and Holy Rosary Societies. She leaves: 7 children, Helena...