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...
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...