Michael Purcell
Sep 9, 2012
Michael Purcell, 73, of Lecanto, FL, husband of Patricia (Mendonca) Purcell, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday 9/9/12 at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston. Born and raised in Fall River, son of the late Martin & Helena (Valton) Purcell, he lived in Westport most of his life, moving to Florida in 1996. A US Army Nat'l Guard reservist...
Robert C. Dispirito
Sep 8, 2012
Robert C. DiSpirito, 96, of Fall River, son of the late Aquilino & Laura (DeFelice) DiSpirito, died Saturday 9/8/12 at Kimwell Nursing Center. A US Army veteran of World War II, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a barber for over 50 years at his family's business, DiSpirito Barber Shop, formerly of 829 Bedford St, until...
Fernando B. Ferreira
Sep 7, 2012
Fernando B. Ferreira, 84, of Tiverton, husband of Maria Catarina (Correiro) Ferreira, died Friday 9/7/12 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol, RI, after a long illness. Born in Lomba do Carro, Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, he emigrated to Fall River in 1960, and resided in Tiverton for the past 23 years. He worked as a weaver for many years at various...
Donald J. Bernier
Sep 5, 2012
Donald J. Bernier, 76, of Raynham, passed away on Wednesday at Longmeadow of Taunton, surrounded by his family after a lengthy period of failing health. Born in Westport, he was a son of the late Adelard & Lillian (Sexton) Bernier. Prior to his retirement, Donald worked as a TV repairman, construction worker and machinist at Brookfield Engineering. He enjoyed being...
Joseph Jerome Pacheco
Sep 4, 2012
Joseph Jerome Pacheco, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Nilsen) Pacheco. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph F. Pacheco and the late Alcilia (de Medeiros) Pacheco. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed...
Aurora Desousa
Sep 3, 2012
Aurora DeSousa, 96, of Tiverton, died Monday 9/3/12 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ponte da Barca, Portugal, daughter of the late Alfred & Amalia C. (Cerqueira) Sousa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1965 and lived in Tiverton for the past 20 years. Loving companion of the late Alberto P. Corga, she leaves: 5 children, Aurora C. Corga...
Elzira Medeiros
Aug 28, 2012
Elzira Medeiros, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Widow of Manuel P. Medeiros. Born in Ribeira Seca de Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jacinto & Gorgina (Soares) Maciel. She loved to sew and crochet. Survivors include a daughter, Natalia DaCosta Maciel of Fall River; granddaughters, Michelle Souza and Myra DaCosta; great...
Maria Leite
Aug 27, 2012
Maria Leite, 80, of 111 Borden East, Fall River, died Monday August 27, 2012 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of Augustino & Maria (Dias) Vieira, she leaves: 4 children: Rui Leite, Ermelinda LePage, Maria Connie Furtado (companion Pete), & Maria Mullarky (husband Michael) all of Fall River; a brother, Jose Vieira of Taunton; 9 grandchildren;...
Maria J. Tavares
Aug 22, 2012
Maria J. Tavares, 80, of Fall River, widow of Antonio V. Tavares, died Wednesday 8/22/12 at Kimwell Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Furnas, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Luis & Maria (Goncalves) Machado, she emigrated to Fall River in 1976. She worked in the local textile industry for many years. She leaves: 2 children, Maria...
Felix Rivera Sanchez
Aug 20, 2012
Felix Rivera Sanchez, 70, of Fall River, husband of Ana (Candelario) Sanchez, died unexpectedly on Sunday, 8/20/12, at home. Born in Puerto Rico, son of the late Julio & Juana (Rivera) Sanchez, he emigrated to Lancaster, PA, in 1969, moving to Fall River in 1989. He was employed as a steel worker at Columbia Metals for over 20 years prior...
Michael Kaszyk
Aug 20, 2012
Michael Kaszyk, 90, of Somerset, husband of Mary Lucy (Fonseca) Kaszyk, passed away Monday 8/20/12 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Manchester, NH, son of the late Lucas & Mary (Olszanska) Kaszyk, he lived in the Fall River/Somerset area most of his life. Employed at Globe Mfg for over 30 years, he then worked part-time at WSAR radio station for...
Rita Lund
Aug 18, 2012
Rita (Oliveira) Lund, age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, following an illness. She was the widow of William Lund, Jr. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Lafayette S. Oliveira and the late Louise(Souza) Oliveira. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she labored as...
Virginia Ferreira
Aug 16, 2012
Virginia Ferreira, 90, of Fall River, widow of Manuel Ferreira, died Thursday 8/16/12 at Crawford Nursing Home. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jacinto & Maria I (Cordeiro) Ferreira, she emigrated to Fall River in 1970. Mother of Manuel J. Ferreira (wife Amanda) of Fall River, and Valentina Oliveira (late husband Jose) of Dartmouth; sister of Belmira...
Luis M. Ramos
Aug 12, 2012
Luis M. Ramos, 73, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, August 12. He was the husband of Mary (Tina) Faria Ramos and the son of the late Clemente and Nina (Lourenço) Ramos. Luis was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores. He was a 1963 Graduate of Bradford Durfee Technical College and worked as a graphic artist for Reynolds-DeWalt Printing,...
Gualter M. Lopes
Aug 11, 2012
Gualter M. Lopes, 87, also known as "Taraco", of Fall River, passed away Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Zenaida (Franco) Lopes. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Marcelino and Maria Lopes. In his younger days, Taraco was a well known soccer player in the Azores. He was a founding member of the Ateneu...
Joao R. Terceira
Aug 9, 2012
Joao R. Terceira, 78, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the husband of the late Alexandrina Terceira. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel R. and Filomena Terceira. Father of John Terceira (wife – Fatima), Maria S. Raposo (husband – John) and Diane...
Margaret (Pescarino) Rooney
Aug 8, 2012
Margaret (Pescarino) Rooney, 94, formerly of Somerset, passed away August 8th after an extended illness. Widow of Thomas F. Rooney. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Bernard of Plainville, with whom she resided, 2 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Her funeral was private.
Ronald "Bucky" Cadoret
Aug 7, 2012
Ronald "Bucky" Cadoret, 78, of Westport, passed away on August 7, after a long illness. Husband of Barbara (Seneca)Cadoret. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Beloved father of Cheryl Bacon (husband Jim) and Randy Cadoret. His funeral was private. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA...
Mary Ruth Paquette
Aug 7, 2012
Mary Ruth (Cabral) Paquette, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Somerset on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Albert Cabral and the late Celina (Chaput) Cabral. A Fall River resident for most her life, she moved to Somerset in 1992. Mary was employed for many years as...
Rose Sharaf-Eddine
Aug 6, 2012
Rose Sharaf-Eddine, 53, of Fall River, passed away on August 6 after an illness. Botn in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Anibal and Isilda Raposo of Fall River. Beloved mother of Eston Moniz and Krystel Acosta; grandmother of Eston Paul Moniz, Kacen Moniz and Payton Acosta; sister of Nelia Nasiff, Julie Medeiros, Linda Medeiros and Wendy Sousa....