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...
Lorraine C. Rebello
May 29, 2013
Lorraine C. Rebello, 91, of Westport, widow of John O. Rebello, entered into rest Wednesday 5/29/13 at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Albert & Marie (Gauthier) Pellerin, she resided in Westport for about 40 years, and was a parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Church. She liked playing bingo, cards & the slot machines,...
Shirley M. Pacheco
May 25, 2013
Shirley M. Pacheco, 80, of Fall River, wife of Peter Pacheco, died Saturday 5/25/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Telesphore & Cora (Christopher) Brochu, she was a lifelong resident. Besides her husband of 62 years, she leaves: 3 children, David J. Pacheco (wife Jane) of Woodbridge, VA, Peter A....
David Cordeiro
May 24, 2013
David Cordeiro Sr, 86, of Fall River, husband of the late Jennie (Pisarczyk) Cordeiro, passed on May 24, 2013 at the Crawford Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel & Mary (Cabral) Cordeiro, David worked for Regal Flooring for many years until his retirement. A WWII Army Air Corps veteran, he served in the Pacific with...
Maria L. Viveiros
May 22, 2013
Maria L. Viveiros, 82, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by her loving family. Widow of Manuel V. "Pilote" Viveiros. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Cordeiro) Moreira. A Fall River resident since 1951, she worked for Shelburne Shirt and was a parishioner of Espirito Santo Church. Maria was known...
Evangeline "Vangie Massey" Leite
May 21, 2013
Evangeline "Vangie Massey" Leite, 102, of Rockland, formerly of Plain St., passed away Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel L. and Maria (Souza Gaspar) Pereira. She worked for many years at the former Louis Hand Co. retiring as a head supervisor in 1973. Beloved mother of Margaret Ouellette (husband...
Joseph Furtado
May 16, 2013
Joseph Furtado, 34, of Cranston, RI passed away on Thursday. Born in Fall River, son of Micheal Furtado of Tiverton, RI and Vivian (Farrar) Furtado of Groton, CT. A BMC Durfee High School Graduate, Class of 1996, he worked locally as an arborist. He loved the water, anything outdoors, especially walking in the woods, spending time with the children and...
Guilherme Guiomar Viveiros
May 15, 2013
Guilherme Guiomar Viveiros, 75, of Fall River, husband of Gilda C. Viveiros, passed away Wednesday 5/15/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose G. & Maria do Carmo (Guiomar) Viveiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1967. He worked in the local construction industry for over 30 years, retiring in 2000, and was...
Michael Bernardo
May 14, 2013
Michael Bernardo, 35, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Husband of Rachel Bernardo. Born in Fall River, son of Maria (Cabral) Bernardo and the late Luis Bernardo. Grandson of Armando Cabral and the late Maria Cabral, and Maria Agusta of Portugal and the late Eduardo Bernardo. His funeral Mass was celebrated on May 20, 2013...
Tofe Joseph
May 11, 2013
Tofe Joseph, 98, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday. He was the husband of Madaline (Galib) Joseph, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Waterville, ME, son of the late Azar "Frank" and Mary (Saliem) Joseph. His father worked on the Maine Central Railroad. When Tofe was in high school, his family returned...
Jovino Medeiros
May 9, 2013
Jovino Medeiros, 92, of Huard St, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday. Husband of the late Ermelinda (Ramos) Medeiros. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late David and Marianna Medeiros. A WWII Army Veteran, he worked for the Narragansett Improvement Construction Co. for many years. Father of the late Alda Jane Franco and Jovino...
Alice Raposa
May 8, 2013
Alice Raposa, 87, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Swansea, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Widow of Julio Motta Raposa. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Araujo) Teixeira. For 20 Years she owned and operated Scanlon-Berghman Insurance Agency in Swansea. Over the past seven years, she was the office manager for her son's...
James E. Dion
May 7, 2013
James E. Dion, 65, of Fall River, husband of Madeline (Furtado) Dion, died Tuesday 5/7/13 at home after a long illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late James & Ann (Burke) Dion, he was a lifelong resident, working in the local textile industry for many years. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoyed playing softball, pool & cards (pitch),...
Avelina J. Pereira Formerly Garcia
May 5, 2013
Avelina J. Pereira formerly Garcia, 67, formerly of Eagle St. passed away Sunday at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center. Born on the island of Faial in the Azores, she worked at Quaker Fabrics for many years. Survivors include her 4 children, Raymond, Edward (wife-Kim), Aurelia and Carlos Garcia (wife-Patricia); 4 grandchildren, Kalene, Natasha, Alex and Nicholas; a sister, Maria Pereira; a...