Jose Deoliveira
Jan 10, 2013
Jose DeOliveira, 82, passed away Thursday unexpectedly. Husband of Maria Melim for 59 years. Born in Porto Santo, Madeira, son of the late Semiao DeOliveira and Amelia Silvestre De Melim. A long time resident of St.Michael, Azores, he came to this city in 1990. Fondly known as the "Mayor of Merchant St.", he was always helping his neighbors in keeping...
Paula De Oliveira
Jan 9, 2013
Paula de Oliveira, 88, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Tomaz Correia de Oliveira. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Maria do Carmo Moniz Sousa. She is survived by two sons, Pedro Correia and Emanuel de Oliveira; 5 daughters, Laudalina Cambra, Dora Da Rosa, Zita de Oliveira, Ana Rodrigues...
Joseph D. Morin
Jan 6, 2013
Joseph D. Morin, 91, of Somerset, passed away Sunday after an extended illness. Husband of the late Alice (Amaral) Morin. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph and Emma Morin. A US Coast Guard veteran of WWII, he also served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. A past commander of AMVETS Post #72, he was also...
Michael J. Roberts
Jan 1, 2013
Michael J. "Hooker" Roberts, 47, of Fall River, died 1/1/13 unexpectedly. Son of Rosaline (Kahlil) Roberts & the late James Roberts. Father of Brittany (Cordeiro) Almeida; grandfather of Marley & Noah; brother of Steven & Richard Hooker, and the late Debra Baird & David Roberts. Cremation arrangements were private.
Hilda Raposo
Dec 31, 2012
Hilda Raposo, 82, of Fall River and formerly of Somerset, passed away on Monday. Widow of Joao R. Raposo. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Luis & Francisca (da Costa) Medeiros. Survivors include sons, Joe Raposo (wife – Deolinda) and Fernando Raposo (wife – Aciolinda), both of Fall River and Staff Sgt. Edward Raposo (wife –...
Paul O. Castonguay
Dec 29, 2012
Paul O. Castonguay, 85, of Fall River, husband of Barbara (Clinton) Castonguay, died Saturday 12/29/12 after a short illness. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Wilfred & Victorine (Bonnoyer) Castonguay. He resided in Somerset and Fall River during his life, and was employed as a machinist with Morse Tool for many years until his retirement. He was a...
Stephen P. Andrade
Dec 25, 2012
Stephen P. Andrade, 60, of Dighton, husband of Heather Little-Andrade, died Tuesday December 25th unexpectedly at home. Born in Fall River, son of the late Armand & Dolores (Pacheco) Andrade, he was a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor's in Architecture & Gerontology, cum laude, class of 76 and a graduate of Harvard with a Masters of City &...
Alice Pelletier
Dec 22, 2012
Alice Pelletier, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. She was the widow of William Pelletier. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Correia) Pacheco. Alice was a seamstress at the former Anderson Little. She was the mother of Carol Lopes and Jane Pacheco, both of Swansea; sister of Alfred Pacheco and Rose Pacheco, both...
Anibal S. Raposo
Dec 22, 2012
Anibal S. Raposo, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. He was the husband of Isilda (Ferreira) Raposo, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Cavoada, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel S. and Rosa (Duarte) Raposo. Anibal greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his daughters, Nellia Nasiff of North Dartmouth,...
Rita M. D'Arruda
Dec 21, 2012
Rita M. D'Arruda, 92, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012. Widow of Albert J. D'Arruda. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Arthur & Alice (Remillard) Bergeron. Rita greatly enjoyed shopping and knitting. Survivors include daughters, Alice D'Arruda Patz of Newington, CT and Lucille A. King (husband – Robert) of Somerset; a sister, Jeanette Souza of Acushnet;...
Gary A. Marino
Dec 19, 2012
Gary A. Marino, 59, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. He was the beloved husband of Beverly A. (Emond) Marino, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Salvatore Marino and Eva (Alfonso) DiCarlo, he was an employee of Raytheon for the last 32 years. Gary was involved in...
Florence Kazen
Dec 15, 2012
God called our beloved Mother, Florence Kazen, safely home on December 15th. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Theresa and John Camara: beloved mother of Karen Kazen, Judith L. (Kazen) Smith (husband-Richard), Michelle Ventura, Joseph M. Kazen (wife-Erin) and the late David and Louis J. Kazen (his wife is Jane); grandmother of Jessica L. and Lanie S. Kazen,...
Jose M. Almeida
Dec 13, 2012
Jose M. Almeida, 91, of Jencks St., passed away Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of the late Maria (Amaral) Almeida. Born in Portugal, son of the late Artur and Maria (de Jesus) Martins. He loved tending to his garden, daily walks around the city and attending daily mass. Beloved father of Paula James and James Almeida; grandfather of Daniel...
Beatrice Souza
Dec 12, 2012
Beatrice (Roies) Souza, 92, formerly of Stafford Rd, Tiverton, passed away December 12th, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Teresa Roies. An accomplished seamstress, she worked as a sample maker for the former Samesta Junior Mfg. Co. in Fall River. Bea enjoyed tending to her garden and caring for her...
Cisaltina "Sally" Gomes
Dec 11, 2012
Cisaltina "Sally" Gomes, 91, formerly of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Widow of Alexandre G. Gomes. Born in Dartmouth, daughter of the late Joao and Virginia Freitas; mother of Father John A. Gomes of Taunton and Angela Rothera (husband-James) of Auburn; grandmother of Bernard Ryan (wife-Pamela), Brendan Ryan (wife-Karryn) and the late Kristin Tessier; sister of...
Jeanne S. Saab
Dec 10, 2012
Jeanne S. Saab, 90, of Somerset and formerly of East Hampton, MA, passed away on Monday. She was the wife of Ernest Saab, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Leeds, MA, daughter of the late Anthony & Constance (Werner) Wernik. A WWII Veteran of the US Navy WAVES, she graduated from Thibodeau Business School and was...
Jamie M. Pacheco
Dec 9, 2012
Jamie M. Pacheco, 37, of Fall River, passed away Sunday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Husband of Jennifer (Tavares) Pacheco and father of Lyndsey and Laurel Pacheco, he was born in Fall River, son of Daniel A Pacheco (wife Beverly) and Anne (Botelho) Gagnon. An auto reconditioner by trade, Jamie enjoyed playing hockey and golf. He is also...
Manuel B. Salvador
Dec 7, 2012
Manuel B. Salvador, 79, of Fall River, died Friday 12/7/12 at home. Born in Sao Pedro de Tomar, Portugal, son of the late Manuel & Maria C. (Batista) Salvador, he emigrated to Fall River in the late 1960s. He worked at Aluminum Processing / Lightolier for 20 years until his retirement in the late 1990s, and was a member of...
Edward Furtado
Dec 6, 2012
Edward Furtado, 81, of New York City, formerly of Fall River, passed away on December 6th, 2012. Born in Cambridge, MA, son of the late James & Guilhermina (Araujo) Furtado. A Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Edward had a 47 year career with Louis Hand, retiring as the assistant to the president. He was a member of...
Gary P. Leite
Dec 6, 2012
Gary P. Leite, Sr, 57, of Fall River, died Thursday 12/6/12 at St Anne's Hospital. Husband of Lucy (Alves) Leite. Son of Elizabeth (Suart) Leite and the late George P. Leite. Father of Gary P. Leite, Jr, & Stewart P. Leite. Brother of Gregory & Gayle Leite, and the late George Leite & Mary-Ann Cambra. He also leaves 3 grandchildren...