Manuel Alves Amaral
Jun 21, 2013
Manuel Alves Amaral, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria Daniela (de Sousa) Amaral, died Friday at Kimwell Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born in Ribeira Grande, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Isabel Ventura (Alves) de Amaral, he emigrated to Fall River in 1978. He worked for many years at Korber Hat formerly...
Helen M. Conrad
Jun 21, 2013
Helen M. Conrad, 90, of Fall River, died Friday 6/21/13 in Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Praszka, Poland, daughter of the late Louis & Eugenia (Pruska) Ulatowski, she resided in Fall River for the past 50 years. Immigrating from Poland at age 4, she lived in various parts of the U.S., including Michigan where she graduated...
Antonio J. Camara
Jun 21, 2013
Antonio J. Camara, 54, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21st. Born in Mosteiros, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Francisco & Mariana (Cordeiro) Camara, he emigrated to Fall River in 1972. A truck driver with SYSCO for over 25 years, he was a big NASCAR fan and truly enjoyed life. A hard worker with a...
Velma (Botelho) Barboza
Jun 18, 2013
Velma (Botelho) Barboza, beloved wife of Edward Barboza, passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 18 at the age of 81. Velma and Edward Barboza were lovingly married for 61 years. Beloved mother of Debra Lynn Howarth, Gary Barboza (wife- Sandra Lee) and Rodney Barboza (fiancé-Jody Minick); loving grandmother of William Howarth III, Christopher Howarth, Gareth and Samantha...
Maria F. "Sabao" Correia
Jun 18, 2013
Maria F. "Sabao" Correia, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. Widow of Jose Pacheco Miranda. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Carlos and Maria Segunda (Faria) Correia. Maria is survived by her children, Liberal Miranda of Fall River, Jose Miranda, Mario Miranda, Salome Miranda and Fatima Martins, all of St. Michael, Azores; and...
Alice N. Silva
Jun 17, 2013
Alice (Nery) Silva, age 85, a lifelong resident of Fall River, formerly of Lawton Street and Sixteenth Street, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Fall River, following an extended illness. She was the widow of William M. Silva, who was also known as "Billy Brock". Born in Fall River, she...
Duarte M. Oliveira
Jun 11, 2013
Duarte M. Oliveira, age 65, of Norman Street in Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was the husband of Ilda (Moniz) Oliveira. Born in the village of Arrifes, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he is the son of Hilda (Felix) Oliveira of Fall River and the late...
Michael Tamborella
Jun 11, 2013
Michael Tamborella, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. Husband of Natalie Tamborella. Born in Fall River, son of the late Ernest and Mary (Gattozzi) Tamborella. An army veteran of WWII, he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Mike was a furniture refinisher, retiring from Newport Furniture Co. He was a member of Montaup Country...
Wayne 'Bugsy' Orton
Jun 9, 2013
Wayne 'Bugsy' Orton, 64, of Fall River, died unexpectedly on June 9. Husband of the late Deborah Orton. He worked at Joan Fabrics for 31 years. In addition to playing in several softball and baseball leagues, Bugsy enjoyed coaching. Beloved father of Kelly Orton and Kyle Coelho; brother of Muriel Frascatore and George Orton. He also leaves 4 grandsons. Following...
Duarte Oliveira
Jun 9, 2013
Duarte Oliveira, 82, of McGowan St. passed away Sunday at home. Husband of the late Ines Oliveira. Born in Joao Bom, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Agostinho and Ana Emilia Oliveira, he worked for over 25 years at Borden Remington Co. Beloved father of Jose and Domingos Oliveira and Ana Moreira (husband-John); grandfather of Carina and Veronica...
Manuel Antonio Martins
Jun 8, 2013
Manuel Antonio Martins, 70, of Somerset, passed away Saturday unexpectedly. Husband of Etelvina Martins. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Maria da Lourdes Martins, he was a car salesman at Poirier Buick for many years. Manny was also the lead singer for his band "The Internacionals" and an avid Boston sports fan. Beloved father of...
Fernanda V. Raposo
Jun 7, 2013
Fernanda V. Raposo, 80, of High St., passed away Friday after a long illness. Wife of Manuel Raposo. Born in Pilar Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao and Maria Jose (Pereira) Viveiros, she worked at Quaker Fabrics for 30 years. Beloved mother of Filomena M. Arruda, John L. (wife-Connie), Edward M. and Dennis V. (wife-Sonya) Raposo; grandmother...
Teresa Ferreira
Jun 7, 2013
Teresa Ferreira, 63, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a long illness. Wife of Antonio Ferreira. Born in the Azores, daughter of Maria (Machado) Carreiro and the late Luis Dias Carreiro. Beloved mother of Sandra Levesque, Robert, Michael, Kayla and Bryan Ferreira; grandmother of Angel Ferreira; sister of Joseph Carreiro, Lucinda Oliveira and the late Luis Manuel Carreiro. She...
Maria N. Costa
Jun 6, 2013
Maria N. Costa, 84, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a short illness. Widow of Antonio M. Costa. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco DaPonte and Maria do Carmo Rodrigues. Beloved mother of Jose (wife-Lourdes), Joao (wife-Rosemary), Miguel (wife-Conceicao) and Leonardo (Wife-Helen) Costa, Manuel Mauricio (wife-Lidia) and Rosa Martin (husband-Wesley); and sister of the...
Thomas Devido
Jun 5, 2013
Thomas DeVido, 90, of Somerset, husband of Maria E. (Vieira) DeVido, died Wednesday 6/5/13 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Anthony & Mary (Bortolot) DeVido, he lived in Somerset for the past 50 years. A BMC Durfee High School graduate, Class of 1941, he also attended Thibodeau Business College, American Institute of Banking, New...
Mary R. Moniz
Jun 5, 2013
Mary R. Moniz, 72, of Bay Point Rd., Swansea, passed away Wednesday after a long illness. Wife of Leo E. Moniz. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Lionel F. and Elsie Cabral. She owned the former Kabbe Hair Design on Spring St. Beloved mother of Kim C. Moniz and Lee C. Moniz; grandmother of Jake Moniz; and sister...
Dorothy (Nascimento) Raposo
Jun 3, 2013
Dorothy (Nascimento) Raposo, 88, formerly of California St., passed away Monday. Widow of James Raposo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Frank and Mariana Nascimento, she was a retired textile worker. Beloved mother of James Raposo, Jr. (wife-Frances) and Catherine A. Raposa; sister of the late Frank "Sonny" Nascimento, Jr. and Irene Marquardt. She also leaves sister-in-laws, nieces,...
Arthur Silva
Jun 2, 2013
Arthur Silva, 88, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Center, where he had many special and very dear friends. Loving husband of the late Elsie (Nicholas) Silva, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Eliso & Maria (Nazareth) Silva. A World War II veteran of the US...
Anthony Ferro
Jun 1, 2013
Anthony Ferro, 69, of South Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday. He was the husband of Elaine (Nassr) Ferro. Born in Acushnet, MA, son of the late Antonio Ferro and Olive Davoll. Anthony worked as a chemist for Biltrite Corporation, Titleist, Spaulding and Wilson Mfg. He loved gardening and was a proud member of the Dartmouth High School Alumni Association. Survivors...
Maria L. Martins Benigno
May 31, 2013
Maria L. Martins Benigno, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Friday. She was the wife of Cesar S. Benigno, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Vila Franca, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria dos Anjos Martins. Survivors include a son, Joao M. Benigno (wife – Sandy) of Fall River; daughters, Micaela...