Daniel Torres
Nov 11, 2011
Daniel Torres, age 87, passed away in Somerset on Friday, November 11, 2011, following an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Annamai Doris (Hunt) Torres. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antonio Torres and the late Mary (Carvalho) Torres. Residing in Swansea since 1979, he was employed for many years with United...
Florinda "Florence" Figueira
Nov 9, 2011
Florinda "Florence" Figueira, 93, of Fall River, widow of Armand Figueira, died Wednesday 11/9/11 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco & Catherine (Branco) Cabral, she was employed with the former Shelburne Shirt for 46 years, retiring in 1980. She leaves: 1 sister, Aldina Pavao of Fall River; several nieces & nephews; and 3...
Eleanor M. Melcher
Nov 8, 2011
Eleanor M. (Hall) Melcher, RN, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Country Gardens Skilled Nursing Center in Swansea, Massachusetts. She was the widow of George S. Melcher. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late William W. Hall, and the late Gertrude (Murphy) Hall. After her husband's retirement from the United...
Benjamin R. Banks
Nov 6, 2011
Benjamin Roger Banks, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, following an illness. A Fall River resident for most of his life, he was the loving companion of Linda Medeiros. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Mary Rose Murray. Mr. Banks was employed for...
Lorraine A. Forand
Nov 6, 2011
Lorraine A. Forand, 91, formerly of Metacomet Ave, Swansea, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Country Gardens Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Widow of Joseph L. Forand. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Thomas and Amanda Lavoie. A cafeteria worker, mostly at the Luther School in Swansea, she retired in 1985. Member of American Legion Post...
Ildeberto Medeiros
Nov 4, 2011
Ildeberto Medeiros, 60, of Fall River, died Friday after a short illness at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in S. Pedro, Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, son of the late Virginio & Alexandrina (Costa) Medeiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1985 and worked for several years at the former Wakefield Engineering Co. He leaves: a daughter, Veronica Medeiros of California;...
Juliette "Julia" Ganem
Nov 3, 2011
Juliette "Julia" Ganem, 93, formerly of Brayton Point Rd., Somerset, passed away Thursday. Widow of John F. Ganem. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Malek and Senura (Francis) Corey. She worked at the former Anderson Little Co. for many years and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Beloved mother of Joseph J. Ganem (wife-Deborah); devoted grandmother...
Howard Hayden
Nov 2, 2011
Howard L. (Howie) Hayden, 62, of Warren, RI, formerly of Dighton, MA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He is the husband of Sharon L. (Smith) Hayden, with whom he shared 40 years. He was born in Taunton, son of the late Julian and Frances (Constantine) Hayden. A Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, 101st...
Jose Papoula
Oct 27, 2011
Jose Papoula, age 82, passed away in Fall River on Thursday, October 27, 2011, following an extended illness. He was the husband of Jesuina (Almeida) Papoula of Fall River. Born in the village of Agua Retorta, on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Papoula and the late Maria Pereira. After...
Patricia Cordeiro
Oct 27, 2011
Patricia F. Cordeiro, 67, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. She was the wife of David Cordeiro, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Mary (Couto) Freitas. She was a group leader at Sarama Lighting and also worked for Lightolier and Rothschild. She enjoyed arts and crafts,...
Rita M. Costa
Oct 27, 2011
Rita M. Costa, 51, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. Wife of Joseph C. Costa, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Ernest and Maria dos Anjos (Pereira) Melo. She worked at Sherle Wagner for 10 years. Survivors include a brother, Jose M. Melo of Fall River; a brother...
Mary Lou Andrade
Oct 23, 2011
Mary Lou Andrade, 86, of Fall River, passed away Sunday after a long illness. Wife of August Andrade, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Nickolus and Mary Joseph (Ramos) Teixeira. A retired textile worker, she last worked at the former Essex Mfg. Co. and was a member and former treasurer of the local Amalgamated Clothing Worker's Union....
Paul E. Machado
Oct 20, 2011
Paul E. Machado, Sr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late George Machado and the late Herminha (Cambra) Machado. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed for many years as an automobile mechanic and auto...
Severo "Syl" Feijo
Oct 10, 2011
Severo "Syl" Feijo, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Monday. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Ruby) Feijo, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late John and Helen Feijo. For over 40 years he worked at the former Louis Hand, was a member of the Young Nationals and enjoyed...
Edward "Chubby" Souza
Oct 6, 2011
Edward "Chubby" Souza, 77, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a long illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Gabriel and Clara Souza. Brother of Mary, Barbara and Loretta Souza, Pauline Mello and the late Raymond, Joseph, Lawrence and Alfred Souza; Uncle of Ann Marie Golding (husband Kenny) and Timothy Mello (wife Kim). Great Uncle of Ashley...
Francelina Costa
Oct 5, 2011
Francelina Costa, 85, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Francelina (Soares-Sousa) Costa. Francelina worked as a seamstress, was a licensed beautician and an avid Patriots fan. She was the aunt of David DelRoss of Newport, RI and John Costa of Saco, Maine and sister of...
Rose M. Arruda
Oct 5, 2011
Rose M. Arruda, 48, of Fall River passed away Wednesday unexpectedly. Long time companion of Mario Leonardo. Born in Fall River daughter of Domingos Arruda and the late Connie (Oliveira) Sousa. Beloved mother of Johnathan D. Leonardo, Rebecca L. Maxwell and Katie A. DaCamara; grandmother of Dominic J. DaCamara; sister of Anita Arruda Chasse. She also leaves several aunts, Uncles,...
Ines Couto
Oct 2, 2011
Ines (Cordeiro) Couto, 78, of Fall River passed away on October 2, 2011 after a long illness. Widow of Antonio T. Couto. Born in Rabo de Peixo, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Etelvina Cordeiro. She lived here for 37 years. Beloved mother of Ines Vieira (husband-Daniel), Jose Couto (wife-Maria) and Antonio Couto (wife-Connie); sister of Natalia...
Elias "Louie" M. Hakeem
Oct 1, 2011
Elias M. "Louie" Hakeem, 95, of Somerset, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Husband of the late Fanny (Furtado) Hakeem. Born in Fall River, son of the late Said and Azeezy (Kalil) Hakeem. A former textile worker in the Fall River area, he relocated to Connecticut where he worked for Marlin Rockwell...
Alfred P. Medeiros
Sep 30, 2011
Alfred P. "Gramps" Medeiros, 79, of Somerset, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday. Husband of Marie (Medeiros) Medeiros, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Pereira) Medeiros Botelho. A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he was a proud recipient of the...