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...
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...