Ines G. Camara
Feb 22, 2015
Ines G. Camara, 94, of Fall River, widow of Fernando D. Camara, died Sunday, at Highlander Nursing Home. Born in Capelas, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Julia Gaspar, she had worked in the local textile industry for many years, and greatly enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family. She leaves 3 children, Louis Camara,...
Manuel D. Cordeiro
Feb 18, 2015
Manuel D. Cordeiro, 69, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jorgina (Frizado) Cordeiro, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, son of Maria (Silva) Cordeiro of Fall River and the late Agostina Cordeiro. Manuel worked for the former Bradley Scott...
Mariana Raposo
Feb 17, 2015
Mariana Raposo, 77, of Fall River, widow of Manuel Raposo, died Tuesday 2/17/15 at home after an illness. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Luis & Conceicao (Arruda) Faria, she emigrated to Fall River in 1974, and had worked for many years at Whaling Mfg. Mother of Fatima Medeiros (husband Carlos) & Joe Raposo (wife...
Mary S. Silvia
Feb 17, 2015
Mary S. Silvia, 95, of Somerset, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday at Somerset Ridge Center. Widow of William Silvia. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel G. & Silvana (Machado) Souza. Owned and operated the North End Beauty Salon in Fall River. Survived by her sister, Luiza Moraes (husband - Manuel) of Somerset and...
Jane E. Marchessault
Feb 16, 2015
Jane E. Marchessault, 52, of Fall River, passed away at home on Monday, February 16, 2015. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Adrien and G. Diane (Perry) Boissoneault. A kind and loving person, Jane cherished her family and friends. She leaves: two children, Crystal and Adrienna Boissoneault, of Fall River; six siblings, Shelley Amaral, Steven,...
Mary E. Murphy
Feb 15, 2015
Mary E. Murphy, 100, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at the Southpointe Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center. Widow of James Murphy. Born in Newport, RI, daughter of the late John and Mary (Perry) DeSouto. Mary loved animals and greatly enjoyed housecleaning. Her family would like to offer a sincere thank you to the staff at Emeritus, Southpointe and Hospice...
Dean Warren Melcher
Feb 13, 2015
Dean Warren Melcher, MSG (Ret), 58 of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 13, 2015. Dean was the son of the late George S. and Eleanor Melcher. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Nancy A. Melcher, three sons George S. Melcher, Dana W. Melcher, and Dean W. Melcher I, all of...
Carlos C. Sardinha
Feb 10, 2015
Carlos C. Sardinha, 83, of Fall River, husband of Margarida (Soares) Sardinha, died Tuesday 2/10/15 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Agua Retorta, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Benjamin M. & Rosa (Carreiro Tabicas) Sardinha, he emigrated to Fall River in 1949. He retired from the former Elbe File, and enjoyed fishing & gardening. Besides his wife, of...
Edward J. Sypek
Feb 9, 2015
Edward J. Sypek, 90, of Fall River, passed away Monday at the Jewish Home. Husband of Gilda (Domingos) Sypek to whom he was married for 64 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late Albert and Frances Sypek, after graduating from B.M.C. Durfee High School he went on to serve in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was an...
Lucy M. Martin
Feb 8, 2015
Lucy M. Martin, 60, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. She was the widow of James Martin. Born in Furnas da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao dos Reis and Ilda D. Rego (Moniz) Oliveira. Lucy is survived by her daughter, Jennifer L. Martin; a sister, Angela Resendes; 3 nieces and 2 nephews. She was also...
Pauline H. Degaetano
Feb 7, 2015
Pauline (Galambos) DeGaetano, 86, of Somerset, passed away Saturday. Widow of Frank DeGaetano. Born in Freemansburg, PA, daughter of the late John and Hilda Galambos, she worked for 63 years at Shabshelowitz & Co., CPA's since 1951. Sister of the late John Galambos, Pauline leaves two nieces, JoAnn Winters and Betty Santos, as well as great nieces, nephews and many...
Jose Filipe Defreitas
Feb 7, 2015
Jose Filipe DeFreitas, 89, of Fall River, passed away Saturday at home. Husband of Herminia (Silveira) DeFreitas. Born in Flores, Azores, son of the late Jose and Helena DeFreitas. He was an avid Sporting soccer fan and flowers, gardening and in his younger days, hunting and fishing in his native isle of Flores. Besides his wife of 69 years, he...
Almerinda Paulino Arruda
Feb 4, 2015
Almerinda Arruda, 95, formerly of Carr St., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday. Widow of Jose Arruda. She was the youngest of five children born to the late Manuel Paulino and Maria do Carmo Raposo in the small village of Arrifes in Sao Miguel, Acores. She later met and married the love of her life and best friend, Jose. They...
Deolinda P. Raposo
Feb 3, 2015
Deolinda P. Raposo, 93, of Tiverton, wife of Adolfo P. Raposo, died Tuesday 2/3/15 at Crestwood Nursing Home, Warren. Born in Lomba St Barbara, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio & Jacinta (Pimentel) Correia, she emigrated to Tiverton in 1986. She enjoyed crocheting & cooking. Besides her husband, she leaves: a brother, William Correia of Tiverton; many nieces...
David T. Decosta
Feb 3, 2015
David T. DeCosta, 59, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home on February 3rd. He was the husband of Lisa LaSalle-DeCosta, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of Doris (Boisvert) DeCosta of Somerset and the late Antone T. DeCosta, Jr. David was a graduate of Somerset High School, Class of 1973 and graduated...
Joseph M. Aguiar
Feb 2, 2015
Joseph M. Aguiar, 69, of Fall River, passed away on Monday. He was the husband of Maria M. (Pimentel) Aguiar, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel and Maria de Jesus (Janeiro) Aguiar. Joseph served with the Portuguese Army for three years before emigrating to the U.S. Where...
David Cordeiro Miranda
Feb 2, 2015
David Cordeiro Miranda, 46, born and raised in California, currently living in Fall River, has died unexpectedly. David was the son of the late Leonardo Miranda (government engineer) and Susan J. (DeHaan) Hrenchir of Idaho. A graduate of Chula Vista High School, in CA, Bristol Community College and Salter School in Fall River. David was employed by St. Anne Hospital...
Mitchel Jacobson
Feb 2, 2015
Mitchel S. Jacobson, age 49, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 2, 2015. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of Evelyn (Cohen) Jacobson of Warwick and the late Sidney L. Jacobson. A resident of Warwick since shortly after his birth, he was employed as a teacher's assistant at the St. Mary's Home...
Frank Arnold
Jan 31, 2015
Frank Arnold, age 84, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015, at the Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center in Somerset. He was the husband of Cora (Dias) Arnold. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Frank Arnold and the late Marie (Blais) Arnold. After residing in Fall River for twenty six years, he moved his...
Haleem "Bubbles" L. Khoury
Jan 28, 2015
Haleem L. "Bubbles" Khoury, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday at the Sarah Brayton Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Born in Fall River, son of the late Naimi (Abdallah) and Tanous Khoury, he was a resident of Fall River all his life. He served in the US Navy during WWII, spent years working at the US Naval...