Antonio "Tio Cristiano" Daponte
Apr 19, 2013
Antonio M. DaPonte, 86, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 19th 2013. The widow of Ilda (Arruda) DaPonte, Antonio was born on February 7, 1927 in Santo Antonio alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Acores. Although his name was Antonio, he was known as "Tio Cristiano" to most of his family and friends. At the young age...
Maria Cambra
Apr 19, 2013
Maria Cambra, 88, of Fall River, widow of James "Starlight" Cambra Sr, died Friday 4/19/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco & Maria (Pacheco) Souza, she worked in the local textile industry for many years until her retirement in1987 and was a member of ILGWU (now UNITE). Surviving are: 3...
Ilda Arruda
Apr 17, 2013
Ilda Arruda, age 88, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Kimwell Nursing Home on New Boston Road in Fall River after a short illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Mariano Arruda and the late Georgianna (Soares) Arruda. A lifelong resident of Fall River, Ilda was employed in the...
Maria Domonte
Apr 16, 2013
Maria DoMonte, 80, formerly of Cedar St., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. Anne's Hospital. Widow of Manuel DoMonte. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Torres. Beloved mother of Tony DoMonte (wife-Lucy), Filomena Resendes (husband-Valdemar), Louise Resendes (husband-Luis) Rita Graham (husband-Henry J.) and Edward DoMonte (wife-Laura); sister of Luis and...
Natalie K. Diruzza
Apr 16, 2013
Natalie K. DiRuzza, 77, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday. Wife of LTC Santi DiRuzza, US Army (ret), to whom she has been married for 52 years (June 4, 1960). Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Rose (Vieira) Silvia, she attended local schools, graduated from Durfee High Class of 1954 and attended Bryant College. A...
John L. Medeiros
Apr 13, 2013
John L. Medeiros, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday at home. Husband of Edna (S. Yousif) Medeiros. Born in Fall River, son of the late August and Maria Medeiros. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, John was the beloved father of Cheryl Chernecky, John A. Medeiros and Kristine DeMelo; grandfather of Lindsay and Kayla Chernecky, Zachary J. Medeiros,...
Antonia 'Annie' Grota
Apr 12, 2013
Antonia S. "Annie" Grota, 90, of Somerset and formerly of the Flint in Fall River, passed away on Friday. Widow of Bento M. Grota. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jacintho B. and Maria de Jesus Martins (Gouveia) Sousa. Survivors include her daughter, Joanne Grota Mercier (husband - Kevin) of North Providence, RI; her niece, Dolores M. Raposa...
Leontina Medeiros
Apr 11, 2013
Leontina Medeiros, age 94, formerly of Forest St., North Dighton, passed away Thursday at Southpointe Rehab & Skilled Care Center in Fall River. Widow of Manuel J. Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria dos Anjos (Rocha) Leite Medeiros. She was a retired textile worker. Mother of the late John M. and...
Paul T. Cabral
Apr 8, 2013
Paul T. Cabral, 84, of Fall River, passed away surrounded by family on Monday. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Mathews). Born in Fall River, son of the late Antonio T. and Gloria (Pacheco) Cabral. An Army veteran, he reached the rank of corporal. Co-owner of the former Ventura Pharmacy, Paul was well known for his...
Judith Roderick
Apr 6, 2013
Judith Roderick, 81, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was the wife of Walter Roderick, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Augustine & Maria da Luz (Janeiro) Silva. Survivors include a daughter, Jo-Ann Ventura (husband - Manuel) of Fall River; a son, David W. Roderick (wife -...
Manuel S. Furtado
Apr 6, 2013
Manuel Silva Furtado, 79, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6. 2013. He was the husband of Elvira (Teixeira) Furtado, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose P. & Estrela Furtado. Survivors include daughters, Anizalda Moniz (husband – Jose) of St. Michael, Azores, Ana...
Francisco 'Chico' P. Almas
Apr 4, 2013
Francisco P. 'Chico' Almas, 91, of Locust St. passed away Thursday of natural causes. Husband of the late Maria (Medeiros) Almas. Born in Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Roza (Raposo Melo) Pacheco Almas. A construction laborer, he also worked at Rhode Island Nurseries for many years. Beloved father of Daniel (wife-Leonor) of Centerville, John (girlfriend-...
Phoebe (Rego) Rodrigues
Apr 1, 2013
Phoebe (Rego) Rodrigues, 96, of Chavenson St., passed away Monday at home, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Widow of John Rodrigues. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Emily (Medeiros) Rego. A sewing machine operator, she worked at the former Shelburne Shirt Co. for over 40 years. Beloved mother of Joyce B. Rodrigues...
Joao M. Silva
Mar 29, 2013
Joao M Silva, 63, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Dias) Silva, died Friday 3/29/13 at St Anne's Hospital after an illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Maria (Botelho) Silva, he moved to Fall River in 1975. He was a carpenter for many years until his recent retirement, and a member of Fall River...
Alice C. Pelagio
Mar 22, 2013
Alice (Carnivel) Pelagio, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was 98. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the widow of Mateo Pelagio. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Gregorio Carnivel and the late Delphine (Potvin) Carnivel. A 1932 graduate...
Mary S. Massa
Mar 13, 2013
Mary S. Massa, age 89, passed away in Providence on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, following a brief illness. She was the long time widow of Arthur B. Massa and the daughter of the late Manuel da Silva and Francisca (do Rego) Silva. Born in Fall River, she then moved to her parent's...
Jennie Cordeiro
Mar 12, 2013
Jennie (Pisarczyk) Cordeiro, 85, of Fall River, wife of David Cordeiro Sr, passed on March 12, 2013, surrounded by her family, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Andrew & Sophie (Gil) Pisarczyk, Jennie worked for many years at Pepperell Mfg then Nancy's Dress, and was an ILGWU member. In her retirement, she enjoyed shopping,...
Manuel C. Branco
Mar 11, 2013
Manuel C. Branco, 82, of Somerset and formerly of Orange St. in Fall River, passed away at the Clifton Nursing Center on Monday. He was the husband of the late Maria "Lina" (Cabral) Branco. Born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Manuel Cidade and Rosa (Cabral) Branco. He grew up in Ponta Delgada before immigrating to...
Manuel O. Franca
Mar 11, 2013
Manuel Franca, 69, of Palm Coast, FL and formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family and friends, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Husband of Gracinda (Almeida) Franca, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, son of the late Manuel Luis & Alzira (Oliveira) Franca. Although inducted into...
Antero Catarina
Mar 10, 2013
Antero Catarina, 82, formerly of Davis St., passed away Saturday after a long illness. Husband of Amelia (Marcelino) Catarina. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria (Mota) Catarina. He worked for many years in the kitchen at Venus De Milo. Father of the late Joao Francisco Catarina; brother of Laura Andrade. He also leaves several...