Maria L. Melo
Nov 6, 2012
Maria L. Melo, 83, passed away on Tuesday. She was the widow of Antonio P. Melo. Born in Ribeirinha, Terceira, daughter of the late Manuel & Francisca (Vieira) Raposo. Maria is survived by her granddaughters, Susan Strollo and Sandra Boucher, both of Fall River; a sister, Almerinda Smith of Assonet; grandchildren, Dylan, Abbey, Emersyn and Kamryn; and several nieces and...
Marilyn F. Oliveira
Nov 6, 2012
Marilyn F. Oliveira, 77, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday after a short illness. Widow of Nicholas Oliveira. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late George and Ellen (Blakeley) Latinville. Beloved mother of Donna Raiche and Karen B. Viveiros; grandmother of John P. Viveiros, Christopher Raiche and Melanie Raiche (husband Victor Sousa); great grandmother of Riley, Logan and Christopher....
Esther A. O'Connell
Nov 3, 2012
Esther A. O'Connell, 94, formerly of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Daniel O'Connell. Born in Portsmouth, RI, daughter of the late Manuel & Urselina (Medeiros) Perry. A cloth inspector, she she retired from the former Bristol Knitting Mills. She d was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary in Tiverton and the ILGWU....
Leontina Benjamin
Nov 3, 2012
Leontina Benjamin, 75, of Fall River, widow of Henrique Benjamin, died Saturday 11/3/12 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Augusto C. & Marianna (Rebello) Lindo, she lived in Westport most of her life. She worked in the local textile industry for many years, retiring from Whaling Mfg in 1997,...
Thomas Silvia
Nov 1, 2012
Thomas Silvia, 49, of Taunton, husband of Yen (Bang) Silvia, died unexpectedly on 11/1/12 in Fall River. Born in Fall River, son of Helen (Vandenburgh) Silvia of Fall River and the late Eli Silvia, he worked in human services. While he enjoyed the reward that came from counseling people, his greatest passion was his family, especially being a loving dad...
Pauline M. Vieira
Nov 1, 2012
Pauline M. Vieira, 78, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a long illness. Long time companion of Joseph Whipp. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Adelina & Manuel Mello. She was a devoted nurse for 25 years at the former Fall River Nursing Home. She enjoyed ten pin bowling, playing cards, bingo and slots and wintering in...
Stephan Istvan Frater, Md
Oct 31, 2012
Stephan Istvan Frater, MD, 90, of Providence, husband of Suzy Viola (Pataki) Frater, died peacefully at home on October 31, 2012. Born in Debrecen, Hungary, he was the only child of the late Lajos & Bella (Engleman) Frater. He graduated from Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, and emigrated to the United States in 1956. He was the Chief of Nuclear Medicine...
Laura Cabral
Oct 31, 2012
Laura Cabral Saraiva, 101, formerly of Eugene Murphy Village in Somerset, passed away Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel J. and Maria (Pacheco) Saraiva, she lived in Somerset most of her life and was a retired textile worker. She was sister of the late Antone Saraiva, Maria Ferreira, Rosalina Pereira and Sarah...
Germano S. Loras
Oct 30, 2012
Germano S. Loras, 73, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Maria S. Loras. Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Maria (Simoes) Loras. He retired from Lightolier. Beloved father of Deborah L. Cordeiro (husband-Vasco, Jr) and Linda M. Pereira (husband-Fernando); loving grandfather of Noah, Julia and Lucas; brother of...
Hilda Pavao
Oct 30, 2012
Hilda Pavao, 94, of No. Dartmouth, widow of Joseph Pavao, died Tuesday at home. Born in Somerset, daughter of the late Joseph and Corinna (Tavares) Quental, she resided in North Dartmouth for the past 7 years, living in Fall River most of her life. She worked in the local textile industry for many years, retiring in 1979. She leaves: 2...
John M. Terceira
Oct 29, 2012
John M. Terceira, 50, of Dartmouth, passed away Monday accidentally. Husband of Maria Fatima Terceira. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Alexandrina Terceira. Currently a truck driver for Bolger & O'Hearn Co. in Fall River, he had worked for many years at Globe Mfg. Beloved father of Mark (fiancée – Monica), Matthew...
Olga Cabral
Oct 26, 2012
Olga Cabral, 96, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at Catholic Memorial Home on Friday. Widow of Manuel "Tex" Cabral. Born in Plymouth, daughter of the late Louis and Evangelina (Amorin) Vieira. Olga moved to Fall River as a teenager to work in the garment industry, working as a machine operator until her retirement. Survivors include her children, Thomas Cabral...
Francisco Carvalho
Oct 25, 2012
Francisco "Chico Fernandes" Carvalho, 91, of the Flint, passed away Thursday unexpectedly. Husband of the late Balbina (Oliveira) Carvalho. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Francisca Carvalho. A retired textile worker, he is survived by 6 children, Francisco and Jose Carvalho, Maria Albernaz (husband-Antonio) and Maria Arruda (husband-Jose) all of Fall River, Helena...
Maria P. Santos
Oct 18, 2012
Maria P. Santos, 80, formerly of Palmer St. passed away Thursday at Southpoint Nursing Center. Widow of Domingos M. Santos. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Amelia (Pacheco) Bento, she immigrated to Fall River in 1975. Beloved mother of Eduardo C. Martins of Fall River; sister of Ines Pacheco of Fall River, Guilhermina...
Gabriel F. Rapoza
Oct 18, 2012
Gabriel F. "Rapper" Rapoza, II, 54, of Cheektowaga, NY, died 10/18/12 at Sisters Catholic Hospital, Buffalo, NY. Born in Fall River, son of the late Gabriel & Celina (LaForce) Rapoza, he lived in NY for the past three years. He had worked in the local textile industry, was a member of St John's Athletic Club and Amvets, and was an...
Julio Mark Raposa
Oct 16, 2012
Julio Mark Raposa, 55, formerly of Nimitz Rd., Swansea, passed away Tuesday in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Fall River, son of Alice (Teixeira) Raposa and the late Julio Motta Raposa. He was the founder and owner of Frosty Air Conditioning Co. in Jacksonville. A Case High School graduate, Class of 1976, Mark had founded the former Mall Auto Sales and...
Mary Ponte
Oct 14, 2012
Mary Ponte, 93, formerly of Borden West, passed away Sunday at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center. Widow of Delphine S. Ponte. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Travassos) Oliveira. A retired sewing machine operator, she worked at the former A&A Mfg. Co. for many years and was a member of the ILGWU. Mother of Paul (wife-Natalie)...
Michael A. Costa
Oct 14, 2012
Michael A. Costa, age 66, passed away following a long illness on Sunday, October 14, 2012, surrounded by his family at the V. A. Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the loving husband of Paulette (Labouliere) Costa of Fall River. Born on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, he was a son of the late John Costa...
Louis John Kazen
Oct 12, 2012
Louis John Kazen, age 55, passed away at home on Friday, October 12, 2012, in the loving arms of his wife and with close friends. He was the husband of Jane Louise (Chopak) Kazen. Born in Fall River, Lou was the son of Florence (Camara) Kazen of Fall River, MA and the late Gilbert 'Gibby' Kazen. A resident of Westport...
Olivia Goyette
Oct 8, 2012
Olivia Goyette, 56, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. She was the wife of Donald G. Goyette, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John R. & Olivia (Correira) Dyer. Besides her husband, Olivia is survived by her sons, Donald G. Goyette, Jr. and Joseph D. Goyette, both of Fall River; a brother, Daniel...