Suzy V. Frater
Jun 13, 2016
FRATER, Suzy V. (Pataki) 84 of Providence, Narragansett and Sarasota, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2016. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of more than 60 years, the late Stephan I. Frater M.D. and two children, Stephan Jr. and Marian Deanna "Andy" Frater. Born in Budapest, Hungary, to the late Rozsa Livia Ratonyi and Odon...
Brian J Pavao
Jun 13, 2016
Brian Pavao, 47, of Fall River, companion of Crystal Pires, passed away Monday of a heart attack at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of Joseph and Mary (Cabral) Pavao. He worked for the Fall River DPW for many years. An outdoorsman and avid chef, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Brian was also involved with beautification of...
Maria C. Brum
Jun 12, 2016
Maria C. Brum, 93, formerly of Elizabeth St, widow of Jose L. Brum, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Varzia, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao & Dionizia (Travassos) Trindade, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960. A parishioner of Espirito Santo Church, she was a former member of its Holy Rosary...
Joyce Desforges
Jun 7, 2016
Joyce M. Desforges, 68, of Somerset was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Lillian B. (Andrade) and Alfred Botelho Raposa of Somerset and the former wife of Robert D. Desforges of Swansea. She is survived by her...
Henry "Hank" Velozo
Jun 6, 2016
Henry V. "Hank" Velozo, 85, of Fall River, husband of Dolores (Santos) Veloza, died Monday 6/6/16 at home after an illness. Born in Somerset, son of the late Manuel & Frances (Cordeiro) Velozo, he moved to Fall River in 1954. He was a truck driver with Charlie's Oil Co. for many years, and also worked with Fall River Council On...
Mary Bolduc
Jun 5, 2016
Mary (Viveiros) Bolduc, 88, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Arthur J. Bolduc, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center after a short illness. Born in Fall River she was the daughter of the late Simeao and Maria C. (Rapoza) Viveiros. Mary worked for Bank of America (formerly Fall River Trust) until retiring. Mary...
Maria Isabel Martins
Jun 3, 2016
Maria Isabel Martins, 86, of Fall River, widow of Jose Martins, passed away peacefully on Friday after a short illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose DaMaso-DeSousa and Evangelina DeSousa. Maria had a passion for sewing and crocheting and she showed her artistic side through her wonderful drawings. She also enjoyed shopping and her daily walks....
Ronald A. Bernard
Jun 2, 2016
Ronald A. Bernard, age 71, died peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Virginia (Ladeira) Bernard of Fall River. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Armand G. Bernard and the late Marguerite (Messier) Bernard. Raised in Somerset, he was a graduate of the Somerset...
Filomena M. Fanfa
Jun 2, 2016
Filomena M. Fanfa, 59, of Fall River, wife of Victor Fanfa, died late Wednesday night at home after a brief illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Conceicao (Melo) Oliveira, she emigrated to Fall River in 1987, worked in the local textile industry for many years, retiring in 2007, and was proud to have become...
Almorinda "Alma" Reis
May 31, 2016
Almorinda (Pimental) Reis, 96, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Severino Reis to whom she was married for 63 years. Born in New Bedford, she lived in Fall River most of her life and worked as a seamstress in various mills and then, not surprisingly, as...
Jeffrey Cowell
May 31, 2016
Sgt. Jeffrey Cowell, 51, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. He was the husband of Micaela M. Benigno-Cowell, with whom he shared seven years of marriage. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Constance "Connie" (Leonardo) & Frank Fennely of Swansea. Jeffrey was a corrections officer at the Bridgewater State Hospital for many years....
Irondina Freitas
May 29, 2016
Irondina Freitas, 89, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Jorge Freitas. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao Moniz Falcao. Irondina is survived by her son, John Freitas and his wife Mary Rose of Fall River; 3 grandchildren, Brian Freitas and...
Dolores Baker
May 28, 2016
Dolores Baker, 80, of Fall River, passed away Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Baker. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Adeline Galhardo and Jesse Galhardo, her family was her life. Dolores is survived by 5 children, Elaine Almeida, Cindy Strollo, Diane Lord, David and Patrick Baker; 8 grandchildren, Carrie...
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....