Helena (Miranda) Young
May 5, 2012
Helena (Miranda) Young, 83, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday, at her daughter's residence in Hurtsboro, AL, with whom she resided for the last 12 years. Widow of Paul Floyd Young. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Nora Miranda. A legal secretary, she worked for the late Atty. John Harrington for over 40 years. Most...
Thomas Richard Carrita
May 1, 2012
Thomas Richard Carrita, 37, of Fall River passed away May 1st , unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Colleen M. (O'Brien) Carrita and the late Richard J. Carrita. He attended BMC Durfee High School. He was brother of Steven and Kristen Carrita and Erik Tolley; grandson of Beatrice (Caouette) O'Brien; uncle of Jace and Jamison McElroy; nephew of John...
Jose Pereira Alpoim
Apr 29, 2012
Jose Pereira Alpoim, age 76, passed away in Fall River on April 29, 2012, following an illness. He was the husband of the late Mary C. (Ventura) Alpoim. Born in Fontaura, Portugal, he was a son of the late Antonio Alpoim and the late Aurora (Pereira) Alpoim. A resident of Fall River, he was employed in the textile trade of...
Carlos E. Bly
Apr 28, 2012
Carlos E. Bly, 46, of Fall River and formerly of Providence, RI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. He was the life partner of Bernadette Ozug. Born in Boston, he was the son of Ethel "Nikki" (Smith) Bly of Jeffersonville, IN. Carlos was a chef at Acoaxet Country Club in Westport, was known for being a "professional aggravator" and enjoyed grilling,...
Nelson "Nelly" Pereira
Apr 27, 2012
Nelson "Nelly" Pereira, 28, of Fall River, passed away on Friday following a car accident. Born in Fall River, son of Amilcar S. and Zelia (Raposo) Pereira of Fall River. A graduate of Diman Regional High School, Class of 2001, he studied woodworking. An employee of the StoneCraft Inc. in Seekonk, he loved working on cars, especially Hondas. Besides his...
Louis Moniz
Apr 24, 2012
Louis Moniz, 81, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday after an extended illness. Husband of Pauline (Silva) Moniz. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank and Mary C. Moniz. Early in his career, Louie was a firefighter for the Somerset Fire Department for 19 years. In 1971, former Presiding Justice Milton R. Silva appointed Louis Chief Court Officer of...
Noel Rapoza
Apr 22, 2012
Noel Rapoza, 84, of Somerset, husband of the late Edith (Medeiros) Rapoza, died Sunday 4/22/12 at New Bedford Rehab Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank S. & Maria (Rapoza) Rapoza, he lived in Somerset most of his life. He was employed in the local construction industry for many years with the former Tilcon-Capaldi / Lawrence Ready-Mix...
Joseph Souza
Apr 22, 2012
Joseph Souza, 97, of Fall River, husband of Luciana (Rapoza) Souza, died Sunday 4/22/12 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Fall River, son of the late Hermano & Gloria (Cabral) Souza, he lived in Fall River most of his life. A construction laborer for many years, he was the oldest member of Local #610. He enjoyed...
Donald Joseph Williams
Apr 19, 2012
Donald Joseph Williams, 74, of Swansea, formerly of Lawrence, MA, passed away Thursday 4/19/12 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lawrence, son of the late Andrew & Helen (Buckley) Williams, he moved to Swansea in 1988. Employed at People Inc. Day Program for the past 20 years, he also enjoyed their Recreation Program. Surviving are: a sister, Ellen Machado, her...
Veneranda "Vinnie" Estrella
Apr 17, 2012
Veneranda "Vinnie" Estrella, age 90, formerly of Russell Drive, Tiverton, passed away Tuesday at Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown. Widow of Anthony Estrella. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel H. and Veneranda (Bernardo Teixeira) Camara. A seamstress by trade, she worked at the former Louis Hand Co. and was a sales lady for many years at...
Georgelina C. Dessert
Apr 15, 2012
Georgelina C. Dessert, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. Widow of Romeo E. Dessert. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio Cabral and Angela (Sousa) Medeiros. She was an active member of the St. Anthony of Padua Church Women's Guild and bowling league. Survivors include a son, Ernest Dessert (wife – Joyce) of Assonet; a daughter,...
Pasquale "Pat" Guerriero
Apr 12, 2012
Pasquale 'Pat' Guerriero, age 77, of Swansea, past president of the former Swan Finishing Co., passed away Thursday, April 12, unexpectedly in Orlando, FL. Husband of Sandra (Varanese) Guerriero. Born in Brooklyn, son of the late Ralph and Yolanda (Aqualino) Guerriero. After his service in the US Army, he joined the family business his father founded and rose to its...
Jorge P. Cabral
Apr 10, 2012
Jorge P. Cabral, 84, of Fall River, husband of Maria Lourdes (Da Silva) Cabral, died Tuesday 4/10/12 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Manuel P. & Maria Isabel (Cabral) Damaso, he emigrated to Fall River in 1966 and worked in the local textile industry for many years. Besides his wife, he leaves: 2...
Jose J. De Oliveira
Apr 8, 2012
Jose J. De Oliveira, 64, of North Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday. Husband of Valentina (Ferreira) De Oliveira, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in S. Roque, St. Michael, Azores, son of Maria Artemisia (Carreiro) De Oliveira of Fall River and the late Jose B. De Oliveira. He was a spinner at Reed & Barton in Taunton....
Kim-Ann Soares
Apr 8, 2012
Kim-Ann Soares, 49, of Swansea, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Born in No. Carolina, daughter of Marlene (Mello) Soares and the late Ronald A. Soares. She loved spending time with her children and family. Beloved mother of Thomas P. Tobin and Tiffany Ann Pavao. Sister of Ronald J. (wife - Linda) and Richard A. Soares (wife - Kelly); niece of Jacqueline...
Francelina Medeiros
Apr 2, 2012
Francelina Elias (Raposa) Medeiros, better known as 'Fannie', age 90, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Warren Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Rhode Island. She was the widow of Walter Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Elias Raposa and the late Mariana (Dias) Raposa. Although she lived in...
Irene C. Pereira
Apr 1, 2012
Irene (Costa) Pereira, age 81, formerly of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the widow of Antone 'Buff' Pereira. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Costa and the late Josephine (Bernard) Costa. A Fall River resident for most her life,...
Francisco Estacio
Apr 1, 2012
Francisco Estacio, 82, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2012. He was surrounded by his daughters, son, son-in-laws, grand-children & great grand-children when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born to the late Francisco & Maria Rosalina Estacio on December 1, 1929 in Sao Miguel, Acores (Ajuda, Bretanha) & immigrated to this country...
Manuel 'Fenais' Pacheco
Mar 30, 2012
Manuel T. "Fenais" Pacheco, age 90, passed away at home in Fall River on Friday, March 30, 2012, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Marianna C. (Carvalho) Pacheco. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jose T. Pacheco and the late Helena (Rebello) Pacheco. Although the Pacheco family emigrated from the Azores looking...
Marie R. Mello
Mar 29, 2012
Marie R. Mello, 84, of Westport, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 after a long illness. Wife for 61 years of Thomas Mello. Born in Fall River, she was the last of the five children of the late Wilfred and Roseanna Couturier. A retired textile worker, she was a member of the ILGWU. Beloved mother of Lisa Ferreira (husband-Jerald) and...