Christopher Marcelino
Feb 22, 2014
Christopher Marcelino, 36, of Fall River, passed away Saturday unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Carlos and Ligia Marcelino. A former Fall River police officer, he was currently manager of Rte. 6 Auto Mall. Beloved father of Brennen, Bradley and Amber Marcelino; husband of Adeila (Barrosa) Marcelino; grandson of Maria Marcelino and the late Joao Marcelino, Antonio and Maria...
Jose C. Valerio
Feb 21, 2014
Jose C. Valerio, 86, husband of Maria (Sousa) Valerio, of Fall River, died Friday 2/21/14 at St Anne's Hospital. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose & Deolida (da Costa) Valerio, he emigrated to Fall River in 1960. A construction laborer and proud member of Union Local 610 for 52 years, he was known for his hard...
Edith Buker
Feb 21, 2014
Edith Buker, 70, wife of Donald A. Buker, Jr., of Westport, died unexpectedly on Friday at home. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose A. and Angelina (Moniz) Moniz, she emigrated to Fall River in 1959 – residing in Westport for the past 41 years. A hairdresser for over 40 years, she worked at The Gold Room...
Maria L. Neto
Feb 20, 2014
Maria L. Neto, 82, widow of Francisco R. Neto, of Fall River, died at Charlton Memorial Hospital Thursday after a long illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel J. & Carlotta (Marreiros) Oliveira, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960. A former co-owner (with her husband) of Acoreana Chourico, she enjoyed cooking, and was great at...
Gloria Panell
Feb 20, 2014
Gloria Panell, 89, widow of Cleveland M. Panell, of Fall River, died Thursday 2/20/14 at Crawford Nursing Home after a long illness. Daughter of the late Francisco & Mary (Trombino) Macri, she was born in, and a lifelong resident of, Fall River. A seamstress in the local garment industry for 39 years, retiring in 1986, she was a member of...
Domingos Medeiros
Feb 18, 2014
Domingos Medeiros, age 89, a resident of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, since 1996, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Dolores (Almeida) Medeiros. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Domingos Medeiros and the late Maria Luisa (Almeida) Medeiros. In 1929, at the age of 5,...
Maria Z. Bento
Feb 18, 2014
Maria "Zelia" Bento, 88, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Swansea. Wife of the late Manuel Bento. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antone and Maria Garcia. She was a seamstress at Anderson Little and later at Louis Hand. She loved to travel by bus to Boston and Newport and shop...
Frank A. Rodrigues
Feb 17, 2014
Attorney Frank A. Rodrigues, 85, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. He was the husband of V. Marilyn Rodrigues, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank and Julia (Medeiros) Rodrigues. Frank attended Fall River schools and graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School. After graduation he attended Portsmouth...
Anselmo "Sam" M. Sousa
Feb 16, 2014
Anselmo M. "Sam" Sousa, 78, of Westport, passed away on Sunday. Husband of Matilde B. (Borges) Sousa, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Helena (Simao) Matias. Survivors include his son, Paul B. Sousa of Seekonk; brothers, Jose Sousa of Fall River and Henrique Sousa of Westport;...
Antonio V. Cabeceiras
Feb 13, 2014
Antonio V. Cabeceiras, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. Born in Santa Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao V. & Mary (Capeto) Cabeceiras. Survivors include his loving daughter, Lisa Marie Cabeceiras and two other children; brothers, John, Joseph, David, James and George Cabeceiras; sisters, Mary Martins, Olivia and Theresa Cabeceiras; loving granddaughter, Marisa Lynne-Isabel Vidal;...
Irene Simoes
Feb 10, 2014
Irene Vieira Simoes, age 88, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, following an illness. She was the widow of Gil Simoes. Born in Povoacao, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose R. Vieira and the late Maria Jesus (Bareiro) Vieira. After...
Irene Sweet
Feb 8, 2014
Irene Sweet, 88, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. Widow of Mitchell P. Sweet. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Bento & Mary (Ramos) Mello. She worked at McWhirr's Department Store for several years and retired from the Child Development Center. Survivors include her son, Mitchell P. Sweet, Jr. of Somerset; daughters, Sandra Maccarone...
Ana Maria Albergaria
Feb 8, 2014
Ana Maria Albergaria, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by her family at her son's residence. Wife of Francisco M. Albergaria. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Mariana Medeiros. She was a school teacher in the Azores for 24 years. Beloved mother of Antonio (wife – Minda), Nuno (wife...
William Fonseca
Feb 7, 2014
William Fonseca, 84, of Somerset, passed away Friday. Husband of Virginia A. (Mello) Fonseca, to whom he was married for 62 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank Fonseca, Jr. and Antonia (Oliveira) Fonseca. A Korean and Vietnam War Veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. After the service, he worked at the former...
Odette Ataya
Feb 7, 2014
Odette Ataya, 64, of County St., passed away Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lebanon, daughter of the late William and Rose (Karam) Ataya. She was the beloved sister of Nadia Godfrey, Noha Ataya, William Ataya, Jr., Julie Perry, George Ataya and Rosemarie O'Conner. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Liturgy was offered on Friday, February...
Theresa E. Wheeler
Feb 5, 2014
Theresa E. Wheeler, 75, of Riverview Towers, passed away Wednesday at home. Wife of John B. Wheeler. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late James and Catherine Martin. After retiring from the textile industry, Terry worked at White's of Westport as a receptionist for several years. Beloved sister of James W. Martin (wife – Gina) and the late Ronald...
Alexandrina Moniz
Feb 5, 2014
Alexandrina Moniz also known as "Almerinda", 93, of Sodom Rd., Westport, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Mariano Moniz. Born in Arrifes, S. Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Georgina (DaCosta) Lopes. Beloved mother of Fatima Cordeiro (husband-Carlos) and Olga Alves (husband-Joe) both of Westport, Eusebio Moniz (wife-Odelia) of Fall River and Alzira Daponte (husband-Adelino) of...
Thomas J. Azar
Feb 4, 2014
Thomas J. Azar, 68, of Swansea, died February 4, following a lifelong struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and a more recent battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Born in New Bedford to the late Azar J. Azar and Nagepy M. (Thomas) Azar, Tom had lived in Swansea since 1976. Valedictorian of Holy Family High School (1963), Tom graduated from Boston College with...
James J. Thorpe
Feb 1, 2014
James J. Thorpe, 69, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. Husband of the late Lucille (Kouby) Thorpe. Born in Fall River, son of Lillian (L'Heureux) Thorpe and the late James Thorpe. He was a cement finisher for most of his life. Beloved father of Lynn Gonsalves (husband-Christopher) of Westport, Lisa Kaio (husband-Matini) of Chicopee, Jeffrey Thorpe (wife-Kim) of Swansea,...
Maria S. Torres
Jan 31, 2014
Maria (Sardinha) Torres, age 87, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. She was the widow of Manuel P. Torres. Born in the village of Agua Retorta, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Sardinha and the late Rosa...