Deolinda "Lee" O'Grodnik
Jun 19, 2015
Deolinda "Lee" (Cabral) O'Grodnik, 89, of Somerset, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, following an illness. She was the widow of Edward T. O'Grodnik, Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Cabral and the late Maria (Leonardo) Cabral. A resident of Somerset since 1953, she was employed in...
Maria G. Correia
Jun 19, 2015
Maria G. (Melo) Correia, of Swansea, the widow of Antonio C. Correia, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Somerset Ridge Center, in Somerset, MA, on Friday, June 19, 2015. She was 79. Born on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Melo and the late Maria...
Delphina Cabral Macedo
Jun 18, 2015
Delphina (Cabral) Macedo, 95, formerly of Westport, passed away, June 18th in Fairport, NY. Widow of James R. Macedo, Sr. Born in Westport, daughter of the late Ernest and Lucy (Medeiros) Cabral. She moved to New York after WWII. Beloved mother of James R. Macedo, Jr. (wife-Barbara) and the late Linda Macedo; grandmother of James R. Macedo, III and Jennifer...
Joanne (Guinen) Medeiros
Jun 17, 2015
Joanne (Guinen) Medeiros, 58, of Fall River, daughter of the late Edmund and Helen Guinen, passed away on June 17, unexpectedly, after fighting a life long illness. Beloved sister of Robert, Alan, Kenneth and Nancy Guinen, Joyce Brum, Maryann Medeiros and Theresa Griffi's . She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Her Memorial...
Tina Farias Alfonso
Jun 15, 2015
Tina M. Farias Alfonso, 47, of Tiverton, passed away Monday after a long illness. Beloved wife of Jason J Alfonso. Born in Fall River, daughter of Joseph and Valentina Farias. Beloved mother of Kenneth Maliza Farias, sister of Joseph and Kriss Farias. She also leaves 2 nieces, a nephew, several aunts and uncles. Her Funeral Service was held on Friday,...
Lynne M. Nasiff
Jun 12, 2015
Lynne M. (Massoud) Nasiff, of Fall River, wife of Peter J. Nasiff, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital Friday 6/12/15 unexpectedly after a short illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Ret. Maj. Alfred P. & Margaret A. (Monsour) Massoud. Lynne spent time in Japan and Panama, while her father was a career officer in the Army prior...
Maria Antonieta Alves
Jun 8, 2015
M. Antonieta Alves, 71, of No. Dighton, wife of Carlos P. Alves, passed away unexpectedly Monday 6/8/15 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after years of illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Paul & Diamantina (Souza) Cordeiro, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960, and lived in No. Dighton for the past 45 years. A consultant in sales...
Andre "Andy" Medeiros
Jun 8, 2015
Andre "Andy" C. Medeiros, age 37, of Fall River, passed away on June 8th unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Mary Grace Cyr formerly Medeiros and the late Manuel C. Medeiros and stepson of Richard A. Cyr. Beloved brother of Manuel C. Medeiros, Jr., Joseph N. Medeiros and Marianne C. Medeiros; father of Austin Napert, Tori...
Vivian Silvia
Jun 3, 2015
Vivian Silvia, 92, of Swansea, widow of Manuel M. Silvia, died 6/3/15 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Alvaro & Georgianna (Couto) Morgado, she was a lifelong resident of Swansea, raised on her family's farm. She worked for various mills in the local textile industry, including the former Darwood Mfg for about 20...
Pasquale Panaggio
Jun 2, 2015
Pasquale Panaggio, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Castellucci) Panaggio, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in San Marco Dei Cavoti, Benevento, Italy, son of the late Nicola and Angela (Cocca) Panaggio. For many years, he owned and operated "Pat The Tailor" Shop in downtown Fall River....
Christian K. Muller
May 31, 2015
Christian K. Muller, 38, of Somerset, died May 31, 2015, unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Ann (Shahdan) Muller & the late Ronald C. Muller, he resided in Somerset most of his life and was a graduate of Somerset High School. Chris earned a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, and was employed as...
Maria C. (Diogo) Pavao
May 31, 2015
Maria C. (Diogo) Pavao, 105, of Fall River, passed away Sunday after a long illness. Widow of Luis R. Pavao. Born in Oraville, CA, daughter of the late Antonio M. and Mamie (Dooley) Diogo. She was a retired textile worker and a member of the Holy Rosary Society of Espirito Santo Church. Beloved mother of Odelia De Mello (husband-Jose), Joseph...
Scotty Alex Medeiros
May 30, 2015
Scotty Alex Medeiros, 35, originally from Somerset, MA .passed away May 30, 2015. He resided in Somerset for 17 years of his life and graduated from Somerset High School. He moved to Raynham, MA in 2011, and most recently took residence in Portsmouth, VA. Born in Fall River, he is the beloved son of Maria N. (Aguiar) Medeiros and Carlos...
Maria P. Sousa
May 28, 2015
Maria P. Sousa, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. She was the wife of Manuel V. Sousa, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Sao Pedro, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Antonio Pavao Medeiros and Irene (Oliveira) Medeiros. Maria worked for many years at Quaker Fabric. Besides her husband, Maria is survived by...
Jason Yarrow Oliver Shields
May 27, 2015
Jason Yarrow Shields, 39, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, May 27th. He is survived by his father, Michael Shields and his partner Carol Tedesco of Key West, FL; his mother, Barbara Oliver Shields of Gainesville, FL; his brother Shepard McCallum and his fiancée, Sena Clara Creston of Richland, WA; sister-in-law Jenny McClay and his niece Naiya McClay of Narberth,...
Jose E. Martins
May 25, 2015
Jose Maria da Estrela Martins, 66, of Westport, passed away Monday after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends. Born in Aqua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Duarte and Maria Martins. He was the proud owner of Joe Martins Landscaping Co. for the past 25 years. Beloved father of Erica Pereira (husband-Tony) and Jennifer Chaves...
Edward Almeida
May 25, 2015
Edward Almeida, 82, of Fall River, passed away on May 25, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center. Long time companion of Janet Britland. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph and Rose Almeida. Owner of the former Arrow Remodeling Co., Ed was an avid golfer, having belonged to the Fall River Country Club for over 40 years. Beloved father...
Kimberly Rapoza
May 23, 2015
On May 23rd, 2015 our beloved Kimberly Rapoza lost her courageous two and half year battle with leukemia. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her closest family and friends. She is the daughter of Marie Joan Jordan and the late Glenn Eugene Jordan. Kimberly is the younger sister of Dawn Marie Jordan. She is the proud...
Joseph G. Pereira
May 22, 2015
Joseph G. Pereira, age 74, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, following an illness. He was the husband of Maria (Moniz) Pereira. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Henrique Pereira and the late Maria (Carreiro) Pereira. After residing in the Azores for twenty-five years, and serving in the Portuguese Army, he...
Blanche R. Caron
May 21, 2015
Blanche R. Caron, 96, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by her family at the Fall River Jewish Home. She was the widow of John Caron. Born in Fall River, Daughter of the late Eugene and Alice (Lecuyer) Theroux. Blanche enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. Survived by her grandchildren, Stacy Tinkham of Fall River...