Joseph Souza
Aug 5, 2012
Joseph Souza, 87, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. He was the fiancé of Maria Cantelmo, with whom he has shared the last 25 years. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John & Deolinda Souza. Together with his brother, John, he owned and operated the former Souza Brother's Market in Fall River. Joseph loved to fish and...
Maria I. Sousa
Aug 4, 2012
Maria I. Sousa, 59, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. She was the wife of Manuel V. Sousa, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Rabo de Peixo, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Lazaro and Maria (Ivo) Carreiro. Survivors include a son, Paul Sousa of Fall River; daughters, Kimberly Landry and Melissa Napier, both...
Briolanja Oliveira
Aug 4, 2012
Briolanja Oliveira, 87, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. Widow of Joao Oliveira. Born in Lombinha da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Julia (Branco) Mota. Survivors include a son, Joao Carlos Oliveira of Somerset; daughters, Maria Teresa Moniz and Anna Paula Pimentel, both of Fall River; brothers, Iduino Mota and Germano Mota, both of...
Linda L. Cummings
Aug 2, 2012
Linda L. Cummings, 50, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after an illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Delores (DeCosta) Campion (formerly Cummings). Her love for children was exemplified by her work as a counselor at the St. Vincent's Home and she enjoyed playing Bingo. Fianceé of James Pritchard; mother of Zacqueline Cummings; sister of Doreen Moniz,...
Laura Marques
Jul 27, 2012
Laura Marques, 91, formerly of Cambridge St., passed away Friday at Somerset Ridge. Widow of Francisco R. Marques, Jr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Antonia Macedo, she retired from the former Ann & Dale Cookie Co. in 1975. Beloved mother of Francisco R. Marques, III and Donna Marie Gray; grandmother of Steven and Timothy Marques,...
Laura F. Greenwell
Jul 25, 2012
Laura F. Greenwell, 85, of Swansea, widow of Albert Greenwell, went home to the Lord Wednesday 7/25/12 with loving family by her side. Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Manuel & Victoria (Gonsalves) Braga. A graduate of Union Hospital School of Nursing, she was employed as a registered nurse for many years. She leaves: 3 children,...
Sheila R. Reis
Jul 23, 2012
Sheila R. Reis, 51, of Tiverton,RI, passed away on Monday. She was the wife of Dennis Reis, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of Mildred (Ferreira) Pacheco of Tiverton and the late Mariano Pacheco, Jr. Sheila worked for the Fall River School Department as an occupational therapist and enjoyed puzzles, riding in her...
Richard F. Silvia
Jul 23, 2012
Richard F. Silvia, 66, of Fall River, died Monday 7/23/12 unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel F. & Evelyn (Rogers) Silvia. Prior to his retirement some years ago, he was employed with the Fall River Dept. of Public Works for many years. He was a US Army veteran of...
Jason M. Faria
Jul 23, 2012
Jason M. Faria, 26, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. Son of Manuel Faria of Fall River and Helena (Travassos) Benjamin of Fall River. An avid sports fan, Jason enjoyed playing soccer. Besides his parents, he is survived by his beloved daughter, Trinity Faria of Fall River; a sister, Kelly Faria of New Bedford; maternal grandparents, Jose and Virginia...
David R. Vital
Jul 21, 2012
David R. Vital, 83, of Somerset, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Rebello) Vital, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Mary (Baptisita) and Eugene Rego Vital. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during the...
Rosalie M. Pacheco
Jul 20, 2012
Rosalie M. Pacheco, 65, of Westport, passed away on Friday. She was the wife of Joseph A. Pacheco, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Alfred & Rose (Almeida) Lima. Survivors include sons, Joseph D. Pacheco (wife – Melissa) of Westport, Douglas S. Pacheco of Westport and Wayne M. Pacheco of...
Mary C. "Blondie" Oliveira
Jul 17, 2012
Mary C. "Blondie" Oliveira, 82, of North Dartmouth, formerly of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday. She was the widow of Alfred Oliveira. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jesse & Florence (Simao) Rego. Survivors include a daughter, June Jackson of Lakeville; sister, Beatrice St. Ours of Westport; granddaughters, Jennifer Glisson (husband – Michael) and Kelly Jackson (Fiance –...
Joao M. Barbosa
Jul 14, 2012
Joao M. Barbosa, age 60, lost his battle with cancer at home, with his loving family at his bedside, on Saturday, July 14, 2012. He was the husband of Ilda (Medeiros) Barbosa. Born in the village of Capelas, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of Maria Isabel Barbosa of Fall River, and the...
John Richard
Jul 14, 2012
John H. Richard, 69, formerly of Somerset, passed away July 14th in Florida. Born in Fall River, son of the late Wilfred Richard and Alice (Estrella) Lopes. A hairdresser for many years, he was owner of the former John Richard Salon on So. Main St. in Fall River and prior to that, Mr. John's House of Beauty in Somerset. Brother...
Frank Lopes, Jr
Jul 12, 2012
Frank Lopes, Jr., age 75, of Middleboro, formerly of Fall River, died Thursday, July 12, at the V.A. Medical Center in West Roxbury. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank and Belmira (Correia) Lopes. A Korean War veteran, he served in the US Air Force. Survivors include, his brother, Humbert M. Lopes of Fishers, IN; his sister, Carolyn...
Albert D. Dias, Sr.
Jul 8, 2012
Albert D. "Sonny" Dias Sr, 88, of Swansea, husband of the late Marianna "Badga" (Barboza) Dias, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 8, 2012 following recent surgery at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Providence, son of the late Frank & Jenny (Martin) Dias, he lived in Swansea most of his life. Employed with Wm H Harris Fur Co. for many years prior...
Antonio O. Amarelo
Jul 6, 2012
Antonio O. Amarelo, 77, of Fall River, husband of Francelina (Almeida) Amarelo, died Thursday 7/6/12 at Kimwell Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio Cordeiro Amarelo & Maria deJesus (Oliveira) Amarelo, he emigrated to Fall River in 1973. He had worked in the local textile industry prior to his retirement, and...
Arminda Da Estrela
Jul 5, 2012
Arminda C. Da Estrela, 78, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after an extended illness. Widow of Jose Da Estrela. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Isabel (Cabral) Pereira Damaso. A retired sewing machine operator, she was the beloved mother of Gabriel Estrela (wife-Eduarda); grandmother of Aimee Cyr and Joseph Estrela; great...
Paul Michaluk
Jul 3, 2012
Paul Michaluk, age 90, of Fall River, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the beloved husband, for 64 years, of Hilda (Vasconcellos) Michaluk. Born in, and a lifelong resident of, Fall River, he was a son of the late Peter & Julia (Pieciorek) Michaluk. He was employed with the Fall River Gas Co. for many...
Belmira "Bella" Folger
Jul 3, 2012
Belmira "Bella" Folger, 92, formerly of Walnut St., Fall River, passed away Tuesday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of Herbert J. Folger. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (Amaral) Pacheco. She was a retired sewing machine operator. Bella is survived by a sister, Agnes Coon; a sister-in-law, Elsie Pacheco; her godson, Barry Pacheco and...