George S. Gaspar
Jan 28, 2015
George S. Gaspar, 96, formerly of the Highlander Apartments, passed away Wednesday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Husband of the late Louise Gaspar. Born in Fall River, one of 7 children, he was the son of the late Antone and Guilhermina Gaspar. A World War II Army veteran, he was a Purple Heart Recipient. George was an inspector for the...
Cecelia Y. Silvia
Jan 27, 2015
Cecelia Y. Silvia, 73, of Fall River, died at home Tuesday 1/27/15. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late George Silvia & Mary Amelia (Silva) Walsh, she had worked for many years at American Tourister, formerly of Warren, RI. She leaves: a daughter, Marie Bird (husband Frank); 2 siblings, George A. Silvia & Madeline Champagne; a step-sister, Theresa Amaral;...
Venancio M. Raposo
Jan 27, 2015
Venancio M. Raposo, 75, of Fall River, passed away on January 27th. Husband of Luisa (Resendes) Raposo; father of Paula Raposo; brother of Beatrice Cosme (husband - Gil). He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Following a private cremation, a memorial mass was celebrated Wednesday, February 18th in St. Anthony of Padua Church.
Elsie Souza
Jan 25, 2015
Elsie Souza, 87, of Tiverton, widow of Jose Souza, died Sunday 1/25/15 at R.I. Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Vincent & Anna (Goncalo) Lopes, she was a Tiverton resident for most of her life. She had worked for many years in the local textile industry, retiring in the early 1970s. Beloved mother of Jose Souza, Jr....
Mary Angela Moniz
Jan 24, 2015
Mary Angela Moniz, 99, formerly of Tobin St, Fall River, died Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Fall River Jewish Home. She was the widow of Mozart P. Moniz Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Angelo & Eugenia (Mendonca) Medeiros, she lived in Fall River most of her life and also lived in Maryland and New York. She...
Michael A. Grello
Jan 23, 2015
Michael A. Grello, known as "The Great Dantini", 100 years old and a former resident of Swansea, husband of the late Grace (Russell) Grello, passed away peacefully at the North Bay Manor, Smithfield, on Friday, 1/23/15. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank and Antoinette (Morelli) Grello. Though his passion for magic and performance led him into a...
Maria R. Valerio
Jan 19, 2015
Maria R. Valerio, 80, of Fall River, widow of Jose C. Valerio, died Monday 1/19/15 at St Anne's Hospital. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Deolinda (Da Ponte) Sousa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960. A housekeeper at St. Anne's Hospital for many years, she enjoyed making rosaries, cooking & gardening, and was dedicated...
Natalie M. Ettress
Jan 18, 2015
Natalie M. Ettress, commonly known as Nat, 66, of Fall River and widow of Taylor J. Ettress, Jr, passed peacefully in her sleep this past Sunday. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joseph & Ana (Couto) Pacheco, she emigrated to Fall River in 1955. An avid bowler, she participated in various leagues at Holiday Lanes including "Hit...
Alfred "Freddie" Arnaldo
Jan 18, 2015
Alfred "Freddie" Arnaldo, 77, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Medeiros) Arnaldo, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel F. and Maria (Pimental) Arnaldo. Freddie worked as a custodian for the Fall River Public School Department at many of the city's schools,...
Mildred Borges
Jan 14, 2015
Mildred "Millie" Borges, 86, formerly of Banville Ave, Somerset, passed away Wednesday at Somerset Ridge. Widow of Carlos S. Borges. Beloved mother of Carlos Borges (wife-June) of Portsmouth and Louis Borges (wife-Joan) of Louisiana; grandmother of Rachel Johnson, Ryan, Lauren and Lyndsey Borges. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 20, in St. John of God Church, Somerset. Her...
Genevieve Lopes Rochefort
Jan 14, 2015
Genevieve Lopes Rochefort, 73, of Shaw St., New Bedford, died peacefully, with her family at her bedside, on Wednesday after a long illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of late Antonio and Emily Martins, she was the office manager of her family business, All City Aluminum. A cornerstone of her family, she was tireless in her...
Adelaide Mello
Jan 13, 2015
Adelaide (Carvalho) Mello, 89, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. Widow of Alfred B. "Fred" Mello. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Maria dos Anjos (Souza) Carvalho. Adelaide worked for many years for Louis Hand Curtain Factory as a folder. She was a loving and caring woman, able to bring a smile to anyone's...
Antone Rego Silva
Jan 10, 2015
Antone Rego Silva, 70, of Swansea, passed away peacefully on Saturday with his wife and daughter by his side. He was the husband of Geraldine C. (Correia) Silva, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel Rego Silva and Jennie (Zezutek) Silva. Antone was a volkswagon mechanic for 6 years, owned...
Susan Franco Chadinha
Jan 8, 2015
Susan Franco Chadinha, 59, daughter of Gilda (Medeiros) Franco and the late John Franco, died peacefully at home on January 8, 2015 after a brief but courageous battle with gastric cancer. She was married to her husband, Michael, for more than forty years. In addition to her husband and mother, she leaves her sons, Matthew and his wife Jennifer of...
Almerinda Serrador
Jan 7, 2015
Almerinda Serrador, 97, of Fall River, widow of Manuel C. Serrador, died Wednesday 1/7/15 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria Jesus (Cabral) Frizado, she emigrated to Fall River in 1980, and was devoted to her family: 3 children, Manuel A. Costa (wife Fatima) of St Michael, Azores, Maria Liduina Rego...
Jose Frias, Jr.
Jan 5, 2015
Jose Frias, Jr., 92, of Fall River, passed away on Monday. Husband of the late Ines (Furtado) Frias. Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Maria Estrela (Ricarda) Frias. He lived in Agua Retorta for many years before emigrating to Fall River in 1980. Jose is survived by his loving daughters, Lucy Medeiros (husband...
Frederico Cordeiro
Jan 3, 2015
Frederico Cordeiro, age 83, formerly of Fall River, passed away at the Country Gardens Nursing Home in Swansea, MA, on Saturday, January 3, 2015. He was the husband of the late Alia (Carvalho) Cordeiro. Born on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Serafim Cordeiro and the late Amelia (Theodor) Cordeiro. A...
Susan Marie Cabral
Jan 2, 2015
Susan Marie Cabral, 68, of Walpole, formerly of Fall River, passed away Friday January 2nd. Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Resendes) Correia. Sue leaves behind a family who loved her very much. They include her son, Dennis 'DJ' Cabral and his wife, Melanie; her daughter, Beth Cabral; seven grandchildren,...
Alice Shaker Hassoun
Jan 2, 2015
Alice Shaker Hassoun, entered her heavenly home at 1:45 PM on January, 2, 2015. She was the devoted wife of the late Fayez 'Harry' Hassoun, whom she lovingly cared for many years after his stroke. Born in her beloved Fall River, Alice was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Shaker. She began work in her teenage years in...
Kyle Frederick Brady
Jan 1, 2015
Kyle Frederick Brady, age 28, passed away in Fall River on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Born in this city, he was the son of Frederick William Brady of Fall River and Allan & Dawn (Getchell) Arruda, also of Fall River. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed as a barber. A sports enthusiast, Kyle competed on local area...