Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Joseph H. Lewis

Joseph H. Lewis

Mar 21, 2015

Joseph H. Lewis, 84, of Fall River, companion of the late Peggy Almeida, died Saturday 3/21/15 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Westport, son of the late James & Eleanora (Alva) Lewis, he lived in Fall River most of his life. He worked for 36 years as a systems analyst with the Naval Underwater Systems Center at Newport Naval Base,...

Anthony Carvalho

Anthony Carvalho

Mar 20, 2015

Anthony Carvalho, 20, of Fall River, beloved son of Antonio and Maria (Oliveira) Carvalho died Friday, March 20, 2015. He was the grandson of Antonio Oliveira, the late Euzebia Masa Oliveira, the late Maria Ines Camara and the late Antonio Camara. The only son and the youngest of six children, Anthony is survived by his parents and his five sisters:...

Arthur Joseph Teixeira

Arthur Joseph Teixeira

Mar 17, 2015

Arthur Joseph Teixeira became an angel on Tuesday, March 17th. He was the beloved son of Johnathan and Janice Mae (Kerrigan) Teixeira. Arthur Joseph's entry into this world, though silent, was full of impact; inspiring his parents and family to live the life that they intended for him. A life full of love, an open heart and generosity. Besides his...

Jose Maria Silva

Jose Maria Silva

Mar 15, 2015

Jose Maria Silva, 71, of Westport, passed away Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Maria Teresa (Fernandes) Silva, to whom he was married for 47 years. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose Pacheco Silva and Maria (Pimentel) Silva. He worked at the former Lightolier Co. for many years....

Rick Fox

Rick Fox

Mar 13, 2015

He always loved a fine cigar, a good bourbon, and relaxing with his family. Classic cars and woodworking stood as some of his favorite ways to spend free time. Rick Fox, dedicated family man and loving husband, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 58-years old. Rick was born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Rick was a...

Inez Dasilva

Inez Dasilva

Mar 13, 2015

Inez DaSilva, 86, formerly of Ratcliffe St. and Portsmouth, RI, passed away Friday at Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of Christian DaSilva. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Anna Pimental. Inez and her late husband ran the former Chris's Lunch Restaurant in Jamaica Plain for many years. Beloved mother of Donna DaSilva-Polselli (husband-Dennis), Christian DaSilva (wife-Paula), Cheryl...

Elsie Silva Furtado

Elsie Silva Furtado

Mar 13, 2015

Elsie S. Furtado, 97, formerly of Tremont St.., passed away Friday at the Highlander Nursing Center. Widow of Manuel M. Furtado. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose Manuel and Maria de Jesus Silva. Beloved mother of Louis S. Furtado (wife-Gilberta); grandmother of John L. Furtado; sister of the late Manuel Silva, Hortense Pereira, Estafania Sousa and Maria...

Manuel 'Pat' Gonsalves, Jr.

Manuel 'Pat' Gonsalves, Jr.

Mar 12, 2015

Manuel "Pat" Gonsalves, Jr., 94, of Somerset, passed away Thursday after a short illness. Husband of Nora (Rua) Gonsalves. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Maria Gonsalves. A decorated WWII Army veteran, he was a Purple Heart recipient. Pat worked at the former Anderson Little Co. for 35 years. He was a member of the DAV,...

Jose M. Martins

Jose M. Martins

Mar 10, 2015

Jose M. Martins, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. He was the husband of Idalinha (Sardinha) Martins, with whom he shared almost 36 years of marriage. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Maria Agusta (Ferreira) Martins. A laborer in construction for many years, Jose was an avid Sporting Soccer fan and belonged...

Jose Santos

Jose Santos

Mar 9, 2015

Jose Santos, 77, of Fall River, husband of Estrela (Medeiros) Santos, died at St. Anne's Hospital Monday 3/9/15 after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose C. & Ana C. (Farias) Santos, he emigrated to Fall River in 1962. He worked in the local construction industry, a member of the Laborer's Union Local 876...

Angelina Correia

Angelina Correia

Mar 7, 2015

Angelina "Vo" Correia, 101, of Fall River, formerly of Davis St., passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her family. Widow of Antone T. Correia. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose and Rose (Medeiros) Oliveira. A former textile worker, Angelina was an avid gardner and enjoyed playing bingo, lottery and going to Foxwoods. She is survived by...

Militao C. Aragao

Militao C. Aragao

Mar 6, 2015

Militao C. Aragao, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Friday. Husband of Fernanda (Pacheco) Aragao. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria de Conceicao (Correia) Aragao. Survivors include his sons, Kevin P. Aragao of Westport, Michael P. Aragao and Jason P. Aragao, both of Fall River; brothers, Joao Aragao of Fall River, Paul...

Maria (Remigio) Fernandes Viveiros

Maria (Remigio) Fernandes Viveiros

Mar 3, 2015

Maria (Remigio) Fernandes Viveiros, 88, of Fall River, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday. Mrs. Viveiros was the wife of the late Antonio P. Viveiros. She is survived by her loving children, Ligia Silva and husband Laudalino of Swansea, Isaura Silvia and husband Michael of Swansea, Bert Viveiros and wife Sharon of Fall River, Antonio Viveiros and wife Susan of...

Helen J. Fonseca

Helen J. Fonseca

Mar 2, 2015

Helen J. Fonseca, 70, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Nicholas and Laura (Guay) DeMarco. For many years she was a short order cook at Al Mac's Diner. Helen is survived by her daughter, Eva Fonseca of Fall River; brothers, Phillip DeMarco of Fall...

William F. Millerick

William F. Millerick

Mar 1, 2015

William F. Millerick, 89, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday at Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center. Husband of Alice (Silvia) Millerick for almost 62 years. Son of the late Charles and Julia (Cleary) Millerick. A WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked for over 40 years at the former J.J. Corrugated...

Tanisha N. Alves

Tanisha N. Alves

Feb 28, 2015

Tanisha N. Alves, 32, of Fall River, died Saturday, 2/28/15 at St. Anne's Hospital. Mother of Devin Alves. Daughter of Theresa J. Alves & Alan Gaudreau. Sister of Mercedes, Ashley, Aaron & Allyson Pavao. She also leaves: a niece, Aleah Pavao; several aunts, uncles & cousins. Her service was held on Friday, March 6th in our Fall River Chapel. Her...

Dale Nelson Roberts

Dale Nelson Roberts

Feb 28, 2015

Dale Nelson Roberts, age 54, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on February 28, 2015, at the St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, following an illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Joan M. (Langton) Roberts of Fall River, and the late Billy Joe Roberts. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he attended Bishop Connolly High School....

Maria C. Botelho

Maria C. Botelho

Feb 26, 2015

Maria C. Botelho, 79, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a short illness. Wife of Jeremias Botelho to whom she was married for 58 years. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco T. and Helena M. Cabral, Mary came to Fall River in 1951 and worked at the former Able Mfg. Co. for many...

Agnes V. Vasconcellos

Agnes V. Vasconcellos

Feb 26, 2015

Agnes Vasconcellos, 89, of Fall River, passed away Thursday at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Widow of Tobias F. Vasconcellos. Born in Bristol, RI, daughter of the late Abel and Maria Vieira. After graduation from Bristol High, she worked at McLellan's Department Store in downtown Bristol. She later met and married her husband of 43 years, after listening to him play...

Nicolau P. Mota

Nicolau P. Mota

Feb 24, 2015

Nicolau P. Mota, 68, of Assonet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Dalia C. (Cordeiro) Mota, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Calhetas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Liduino and Gilda (Pereira) Mota. Nicolau worked for many years in landscaping and more recently was working for...

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