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...
Louis Mendonca
Apr 14, 2016
Louis Mendonca, 50, of Dartmouth, husband of Gina (Silva) Mendonca, died unexpectedly Thursday April 14, 2016 at St Elizabeth Hospital, Boston. Born in Furnas, St Michael, Azores, son of Jose & Ana (Sousa) Mendonca, he worked as a Fall River water service inspector, and as a property manager with Bronhard Realty. Besides his wife of nearly 28 years, he leaves:...
Zulmira (Cabral) Medeiros
Apr 14, 2016
Zulmira "Zullie" (Cabral) Medeiros, 95, of Fall River, widow of the Diniz Medeiros, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Born in the Mosteiros, St. Michaels, Azores, daughter of the late Luis E. and Silvana (Silva) Cabral and step-daughter of the late Maria Conceicao Cabral, she was raised by her paternal grandparents Antonio &...
Maria C. Branco
Apr 13, 2016
Maria C. Branco, 78, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Agua Retorta, daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Soares) Cabral. She was the wife of Antonio C. Branco. She leaves: 2 children, Filomena and Lucy Branco; 4 siblings, Nancy Soares of Swansea, Manuel Cabral (Wife-Estrela) of Fall River. Jose...
Joseph Cabral
Apr 13, 2016
Joseph Cabral, 92, of Fall River, husband of the late Isabel (Tavares) Cabral, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Crawford Nursing Home. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Francisco and Elvira (Da Costa) Cabral, he worked in the local textile industry for many years. He leaves: 2 brothers of Horace and Arcelino Cabral...
Evelyn Martin
Apr 12, 2016
Evelyn (Santos)Martin, 92, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday in Fall River. Daughter of the late Francisco and Eveline (Pacheco Jacob) Santos. Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was the sister of Ida, Natalie, and Olivia Santos. She leaves several cousins and Godchildren. She was a sister to the late Frankie Santos. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday,...
Jacinto Valentim
Apr 12, 2016
Jacinto Valentim, 92, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. He was the Husband of Maria (Bonanca) Valentim, with whom they shared 67 years of marriage. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son to the late Jacinto and Maria Rosa (Cabral). Beloved father of Joao (wife–Iria) and Artur (wife-Julie) Valentim both of Fall River, and Aldina Pimentel...
Helen Pildade
Apr 9, 2016
Helen Pildade, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. Widow of Francis Pildade. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel Pereira and Rose (Marceline) Viveiros. Helen is survived by a son, Stephen Pildade of Florida; daughters, Lorraine Pildade of Tiverton, RI, Christine Pildade and Susan Dooley, both of Fall River; a brother, Manuel Pereira of Swansea; several...