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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...