Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Guilherme "Billy" "Belina" Medeiros

Guilherme "Billy" "Belina" Medeiros

Jul 18, 2015

Guilherme "Billy" "Belina" Medeiros, 85, of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 18. He was the husband of the late Maria Margarida (DaSilva) Medeiros. Born in St. Antonio Alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria de Lourdes (Botelho) Medeiros. For many years, he owned and operated the Casa Vitoria on Shove...

David Conroy

David Conroy

Jul 18, 2015

David Conroy, 67, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 18th, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. Husband of Maria C. (Revoredo) Conroy and born in Fall River to Rita (Paradise) Conroy and the late Raymond E. Conroy, David was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and continued his career as a Lieutenant with the...

Joseph Barboza

Joseph Barboza

Jul 17, 2015

Joseph Barboza, 73, of Fall River, passed away Friday at home. Born in Somerset, son of the late Joseph and Olivia Barboza. Brother of Gregory (wife-Valerie) Barboza (who were also his caregivers), Richard (wife-Carol) and David Barboza, Barbara Miranda, Lucille Gifford and Judith Crawford (husband-Alan); father of Jody Corbett (husband-Ron) and the late Judith Aubrey. He also leaves 2 grandchildren,...

Leonard Michael Oliver

Leonard Michael Oliver

Jul 15, 2015

Leonard Michael Oliver, 80, passed away peacefully July 15, 2015 at his residence in Pittsfield, Maine after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 2, 1935 in Dighton, a son of Manuel and Mary (Butler) Oliver. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War as a Military Policeman in Puerto Rico. Leonard attended the Somerset...

Russell S. Ferreira

Russell S. Ferreira

Jul 12, 2015

Russell S. Ferreira, 42, of Fall River, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Caroline (Cipolini) Ferreira and the late Robert Ferreira. Russ was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan and loved the outdoors. Beloved brother of Robert J. Ferreira (wife-Dorothy Lee), Robin E. Camara (husband-Michael), Rachael Ferreira and the late Randall Ferreira; fiance of Jennifer...

Donald Oliver Ferreira

Donald Oliver Ferreira

Jul 6, 2015

Donald Oliver "Stretch" Ferreira, 80, of Swansea, passed on July 6, 2015. He was the husband of Carolyn (Mathews) Ferreira for 60 years. Born in Fall River, he was the brother of Robert Ferreira, and the late James "Skippy" Ferreira. He was employed with Bush Cleaners, Gold Medal Bakery, before retiring from Swansea Highway Dept. Don loved his N.E. Patriots...

Jacqueline Alves

Jacqueline Alves

Jul 4, 2015

Jacqueline Alves, 53, of Fall River, passed away at home Saturday, July 4, 2015. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Charles Bergeron, of Fall River, and the late Theresa (Cruz) Alves. She leaves: 5 children, Charles R. Alves (Krystal Bouchard), Mark S. Alves, Timothy M. Alves, Ieisha T. Alves, and Chante I. Alves; 9 siblings, Marsha Bryan,...

Rose Oliveira

Rose Oliveira

Jul 2, 2015

Rose Oliveira, 87 of Fall River, widow of Joseph V. Oliveira, Sr, passed peacefully at home Thursday, 7/2/15, surrounded by her loving family, Judi, Joey, & Frank, and devoted caretakers. Rose was the daughter of the late Kareem & Lamia (Shaker) William. Sister of the late Betty (William) Medeiros, Ernest, James & Chinky William. Survived by her brother, William "Bill"...

Jose Amancio Daluz

Jose Amancio Daluz

Jul 1, 2015

Jose Amancio DaLuz, age 69, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was the husband of Rafaela DaLuz. Born in the village of Furnas, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was the son of the late Jose DaLuz and the late Zulmira (Verissimo) DaLuz. After residing in the Azores for...

Barbara "Peachy" Latinville

Barbara "Peachy" Latinville

Jun 24, 2015

Barbara "Peachy" Latinville, 75, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. She was the widow of Alphonse J. "Joseph" Latinville. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Sarah (Medeiros) Berube. Peachy loved doing puzzles, going dancing and was known for being the life of the party. Survivors include her sons, Brian Latinville and...

Robert Ferreira

Robert Ferreira

Jun 23, 2015

Robert Ferreira, 76, of Fall River, husband of Caroline (Cipolini) Ferreira, died Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015, unexpectedly after a short illness. Born in and lifelong resident of Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph & Olga (Perreira) Ferreira. A coach driver for 14 years with Amaral Bus Co., Westport, until his retirement in 2002, he had also...

Michael P. Raposo

Michael P. Raposo

Jun 22, 2015

Michael P. Raposo, 87, of Fall River, passed away Monday after a long illness. Loving husband of Noema (Medeiros) Raposo to whom he was married for 62 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late Antonio and Evangelina Raposo. A Navy veteran of WWII, Mike served on the Fall River Police Department for 31 years. He was a member...

Eduardo Daniel Furtado

Eduardo Daniel Furtado

Jun 22, 2015

Eduardo Furtado, 59, of Fall River, passed away Monday after a long illness. Husband of Cidalia (Torres) Furtado. Born in Lomba da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose Daniel and Maria da Luz Pereira. Beloved father of Eduardo T. Pereira (wife-Marta), Mason Eaton, Marilia and Diane Torres Furtado; brother of Manuel Furtado, John, Mario, Carlos, David and...

Louis Barbosa Arruda

Louis Barbosa Arruda

Jun 21, 2015

Louis B. Arruda, 78, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jacinto and Georgina Barbosa Arruda. Beloved father of Louis Arruda Jr. (wife-Kim), Stephanie Medina and Jennifer Arruda Hall (husband-George); grandfather of Sarah and Jessica Arruda, Jonathan and Gabriel Medina, Jaden McKinnon and Austin Hall; great grandfather of Jeremiah Arruda,...

Deolinda "Lee" O'Grodnik

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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