Zenon M. "Mike" Buss
Jan 1, 2014
Zenon Michael Buss, better known as Mike, 60, of Fall River, died Wednesday 1/1/14 at home. He was the loving companion of Evelyn Cochran, of Fall River. Born in Fall River, son of Myra (Semenec) Buss of Fall River, and the late Kenneth M. Buss, he resided in Fall River most of his life – having also lived in Illinois...
Conceicao Cabral
Dec 25, 2013
Conceicao (Araujo) Cabral, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, following an illness. She was the widow of Francisco Cabral. Born in the village of Relva, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was daughter of the late Francisco Araujo and the late Carolina (Augusto) Araujo. After residing...
Maria Gloria Vieira
Dec 25, 2013
Maria Gloria Vieira, 70, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Vieira Branco and Maria Carreiro Cabral. She was a retired textile worker. Beloved sister of Sisaltina Medeiros of Canada, Regina Marques of Fall River and the late Maria, Leontina and Manuel Branco, Rosa Andre...
Eduardo L. Rodrigues
Dec 23, 2013
Eduardo L Rodrigues, 89, of Fall River passed away Monday unexpectedly. Husband of Eduarda (Monte) Rodrigues. Born in Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel, Acores, son of the late Dr. Ernesto and Urania Rodrigues. Beloved father of Eduardo (wife-Esaura), Urania, Jose and Joao Rodrigues; brother of Alberto Rodrigues, Margarida Barreto and the late Maria Rosa Tavares and Aires Rodrigues. He...
Mary T. "Maria Dos Santos" Pimentel
Dec 20, 2013
Mary T. Pimentel, 58, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday. Widow of Joao S. Pimentel. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Armando A. and Escolastica (Tavares) Pereira. For over 20 years, she worked at Lightolier as an assembler. Survivors include her son, Giovanni Pimentel (wife – Melinda) of Swansea; her...
Gerald "Jerry" Gomes Lima
Dec 16, 2013
Gerald Gomes Lima, best known as Jerry, entered eternal life on Monday, at the age of 74. He goes on to reunite with his much loved mother Laura and father Manuel. His spirit is carried on by his wife Elaine; children, Donna Ayala, Doreen Gendreau, Darlene Hryciw, Dawn, Jerry and Gary Lima and their mother Margaret Lima; sisters, Dorothy Furtado...
Olivia "Massey" Arruda
Dec 12, 2013
Olivia "Massey" (Pereira) Arruda, 99, formerly of Donnelly St., passed away Thursday after a brief illness. Widow of Manuel "Babe" Arruda. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel L. and Maria (Gaspar) Pereira. A member of ILGWU, she retired from Louis Hand and enjoyed her trips with both the Retirees and Melody Clubs. Beloved mother of Manuel Arruda,...
Natalia T. Lindo
Dec 9, 2013
Natalia T. Lindo, 82, of Fall River, widow of Luis C. Lindo, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael Azores, daughter of the late Julio & Margarida (Viveiros) Tavares, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966, worked in the local textile industry for many years, and was a member of ACTWU (now UNITE). She...
Maria C. Santos
Dec 8, 2013
Maria C. Santos, 82, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at her home. Wife of Vitorino R. Santos. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Tomas and Maria do Rosario Pereira. Beloved mother of Merces Brum (husband-Robert), John (wife-Carol), Victor (wife-Mary) Abel, Joseph (wife-Marlene) and the late Humberto Santos; grandmother of Philip, Nathan, Amanda, Danielle and Hannah...
John Terceira
Dec 5, 2013
John Terceira, 60, of Fall River, died Thursday 12/5/13 at Crawford Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Fall River where he resided most of his life, he was the son of the late John R. & Adeline N. (Cordeiro) Terceira. A real estate appraiser in the local area for many years, he had also worked as a paramedic...
Eric Larrivee
Dec 3, 2013
Eric Larrivee, 50, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was the husband of Rose (Correia) Larrivee, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of Joan (Arruda) Larrivee of Fall River and the late Albert Larrivee, Jr. Eric proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Captain with the U.S. Army Reserves....
Janice M. Kirkman
Nov 27, 2013
Janice M. Kirkman, 86, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. Widow of Joseph F. Kirkman. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Duffy. She retired from the former Algonquin Gas Co. An avid gardener and shopper, Jan also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved mother of Jeffrey (wife-Barbara), Michael (fiancée-Allison) and Marybeth...
David Branco Silva
Nov 27, 2013
David Branco Silva, 38, of Fall River, passed away November 27th, at his home in Los Angeles, after a long battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Jennifer Green, he was born in Fall River, son of Claudio and Phyllis (Branco) Silva. Dave graduated from Bishop Connolly High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Paula A. Tavares
Nov 20, 2013
Paula A. Tavares, 45, of Fall River, passed away on November 20, 2013.
Robert Levesque
Nov 18, 2013
Robert Levesque, 77, of Swansea, passed away Monday at Tufts Medical Center. Husband of Judith (Clark) Levesque, to whom he was married for 56 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late Aldeus and Mary (Almeida) Levesque. He graduated from Coyle High School, Class of 1954. A dyer by trade, over the years, he worked for Newport Finishing, Capri...
Constance "Connie" Raposa
Nov 18, 2013
Constance "Connie" Raposa, of North Providence, passed away on Monday. Widow of Thomas Raposa. Born in Fall River, daughter of Theresa (Walsh) Almeida of Fall River and the late Frank Almeida. Survivors include her daughters, Jamie Kalil and Theresa Lee Raposa; a sister, Judy Rossi; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also mother of...
Maria De Araujo
Nov 15, 2013
Maria De Araujo formerly Macedo, 88, formerly of Pine St., passed away Friday at Highlander Nursing Center. Born in Fenaes Da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose S. Almeida and Claudina Sousa Melo. Beloved mother of Sandra Thomas, Edwin, Edward, Adelino, Michael, Humberto and Judy Macedo; sister of Germana Tavares. She was also the widow of Adelino...
Alcindo Medeiros
Nov 15, 2013
Alcindo Medeiros, 79, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a long illness. Husband of Olga Medeiros. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel D. and Alzira Medeiros. He worked for Biszko Construction for many years and was a member of the Academica Club. Beloved father of Ronald, Thelma, Elizabeth and Louie Medeiros (wife –...
Gail A. Petrillo
Nov 9, 2013
Gail A. Petrillo, 68, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Widow of Robert S. Petrillo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Romeo G. & Antonette (Alfonso) Cipolini. She absolutely loved being at the beach and boating. Survivors include her sisters, Carol Casmiro of Fall River and Jo Anne Martin of Westport; 15 beloved nieces and...
Oliver Mose Charron
Nov 5, 2013
Oliver Mose Charron passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at Boston Children's Hospital on November 5. Oliver was born on October 10, 2013. During his few weeks here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Oliver was the son of Samuel and Tia Charron, of Dedham, MA. His paternal grandparents...