Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Vincent P. Miranda

Vincent P. Miranda

Jan 16, 2025

Vincent P. Miranda, 84, of Attleboro, husband of the late Natalie B. (Botelho) Miranda, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, RI. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joao Pacheco Miranda and the late Escolastica (Faria) Miranda, he emigrated to Fall River in 1960.

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Manuel Moreira

Manuel Moreira

Jan 15, 2025

Manuel Moreira, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Margaret (Cabral) Moreira, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joao Moreira and the late Maria (Cordeiro) Moreira, he emigrated to Fall River in the early 1950s.

A mason...

Daniel J. Medeiros

Daniel J. Medeiros

Jan 13, 2025

Daniel J. Medeiros, 61, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late James Daniel Medeiros and the late Alice (Medeiros) Medeiros.

He loved listening to music, especially to the tunes of Bad Company. Most notably,...

Maria L. Amorim

Maria L. Amorim

Jan 9, 2025

Maria Lança (Pereira) Amorim, 91, of Fall River, MA, born in Santa Margarida do Sado, Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late António Pereira De Amorim and the cherished daughter of the late Evaristo Francisco Pereira and Mariana (Lança) Pereira.

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Manuel J. Aguiar

Manuel J. Aguiar

Jan 9, 2025

Manuel J. Aguiar, 84, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria A. (Andre) Aguiar, to whom he was married for 53 years, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jacinto Leandro Aguiar and the late Belmira Botelho, he emigrated to...

Joaquim Correia

Joaquim Correia

Jan 8, 2025

Joaquim Correia, 84, husband of Maria (Da Silva) Correia, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Boston Medical Center. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Francisco Correia and the late Clara (Soares) Correia, he emigrated to Fall River in 1959.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the local textile...

Maria C. Coelho

Maria C. Coelho

Dec 31, 2024

Maria C. Coelho, 99, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Somerset Ridge Center following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joaquim Coelho. Born in Beira Alta, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Bernadino Ferreira and the late Susana Ferreira. Prior to her retirement she worked as a loom...

Joseph M. Faria

Joseph M. Faria

Dec 31, 2024

Joseph M. Faria, 70, of Johnston, RI, longtime companion of Laura Paquette, husband of Teresa (Arruda) Faria, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Faria and the late Adelaide (Luciano) Faria, he emigrated to Fall River in 1967 and...

Jose M. Cabral

Jose M. Cabral

Dec 31, 2024

Jose M. Cabral, 86, of Fall River passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by his loving family members in his final moments. He was the beloved husband of Lucilia (Medeiros) Cabral for 60 years.

Jose was born in Água de...

Manuel V. Sousa

Manuel V. Sousa

Dec 27, 2024

Manuel V. Sousa, 74, of Swansea, husband of the late Maria I. (Carreiro) Sousa, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Country Gardens Nursing Home with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joseph de Almeida Sousa and the late Irene (Viveiros) Sousa, he emigrated...

Francis J. Souza

Francis J. Souza

Dec 27, 2024

Francis J. Souza, 97, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Souza and the late Edna (Donovan) Silvia, and stepson of Tiargo Silvia.

A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, Francis served on the USS Fargo...

Alfred Gonsalves

Alfred Gonsalves

Dec 26, 2024

Alfred Gonsalves, 97, of Fall River, passed away at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Gonsalves and the late Mary (Rodriques) Gonsalves.

A US Army veteran who served honorably during the Korean Conflict, Alfred worked for many years on the clerical staff...

Thomas J. Hallal, Jr.

Thomas J. Hallal, Jr.

Dec 24, 2024

Atty. Thomas J. Hallal, Jr., age 71, passed away on December 24, 2024, surrounded and cared for beautifully by family and friends, resting peacefully under the warm glow of his beloved Christmas lights.

Born the proud son of Thomas and Madeline (Clark) Hallal, Tom grew up with his three sisters and countless cousins in the Flint neighborhood...

Maria Irene Almeida

Maria Irene Almeida

Dec 22, 2024

Maria Irene Almeida, 96, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Francisco De Almeida, to whom she was married for 65 years. Born in Matados, Mangualde, Portugal, a daughter of the late Augusto da Costa Inacio and the late Antonia (de Jesus) Inacio, she emigrated to Fall River...

Maria Eduarda Demelo

Maria Eduarda Demelo

Dec 21, 2024

Maria Eduarda (Tavares)DeMelo, 89, of North Dartmouth, wife of the late Gil S. DeMelo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Sao Pedro, Nordestinho, St Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Dorvalino Carvalho Tavares and the late Maria Da Estrela Amaral.

Prior to...

Emilia Silva

Emilia Silva

Dec 20, 2024

Emilia Silva, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Antone M. Silva, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Catholic Memorial Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Silva and the late Belarmina (Vieira) Felicia.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a seamstress...

John R. Vincent

John R. Vincent

Dec 20, 2024

John R. Vincent (89) of Tiverton, R.I., peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on December 20, 2024. He was married to the late Barbara (Sousa) for 62 years until her passing in 2020.

Born in Fall River, John was the son of the late John C. Vincent and the late Sophia (Brooder).  As a young adult...

Lucilia E. Rego

Lucilia E. Rego

Dec 20, 2024

Lucilia R. Rego, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Jose Rego, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence following a brief illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Viveiros Miranda and the late Maria Isabel (Raposa) Miranda.

Prior...

Americo Dealmeida

Americo Dealmeida

Dec 18, 2024

Americo DeAlmeida, 85, of Fall River, husband of Mariana (Raposo) DeAlmeida, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a son of the late Benjamin DeAlmeida and the late Maria Candida (Campelas) DeAlmeida, he emigrated to Fall River in 1975.

He was employed with the former Quaker Fabric for...

Claudia B. Carreiro

Claudia B. Carreiro

Dec 16, 2024

Claudia B. Carreiro, 71, of North Dartmouth, wife of the late Joao Carreiro, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Ribeira Quente, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Bernardo and the late Conceicao (Lima) Bernardo.

Prior to her retirement she worked...

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