Jaime M. Ferreira, Jr.
Feb 17, 2012
Jaime M. Ferreira, Jr., 7, of Fall River, passed away on Friday. Although he was dealt many challenges in his very short life, he was a fighter and fought until the end. Born in Fall River, son of Jaime M. & Susan (Luciano) Ferreira. Junior enjoyed spending time with his family, playing with his toys, listening to music and never...
Mary "Lily" Farias
Feb 16, 2012
Mary "Lily" Farias, 91 of Adamsville, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. Widow of Anthony J. Farias, Sr. Born in Tiverton, daughter of the late Manuel and Mary Ferreira. Beloved mother of Anthony J. Farias, Jr. (wife-Donna), Christine Miranda (husband-David), Dwight M. Farias (wife-Germaine), Linda Ouellette (husband-Jeff) and Manuel Farias; devoted Vavo of Clinton, Tony, Shannon, Ellen, Gabe, Michael, Dwight,...
Jose M. Albernaz
Feb 15, 2012
Jose M. Albernaz, 52, of Dartmouth, passed away at home on Wednesday after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Maria Alice (Ferreira) Albernaz, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Gilda (Botelho) Albernaz. He was a foreman at Aetna Bridge and belonged to RI Local...
Rena A. Nassr
Feb 13, 2012
Rena A. Nassr, 94, formerly of Assonet and Fall River, passed away Monday. Widow of Alfred J. "Mike" Nassr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Charles and Labiby Howayeck. A former Girl Scout leader, she was also a proud member of the USO, Tuesday Club of Assonet, Lebanon-American Ladies Auxiliary and the Historical Society of Freetown. Mother of...
Maria J. Ramalho
Feb 12, 2012
Maria J. Ramalho, 90, of Fall River, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Widow of Antonio M. Ramalho. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Maria Lopes. Mother of Carlos Ramalho and Etelvina Pacheco. She also leaves 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, February 16, in Espirito Santo...
Idalina Pedro
Feb 11, 2012
Idalina Pedro, 90, of Fall River, passed away Saturday after a short illness. Widow of Manuel Arruda Pedro. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Cordeiro) Fernandes. Mother of Ann Marie Burns, Carlos F. Arruda and the late Joseph Fernandes; sister of Almorinda Constancia, Maria de Sousa and the late Delfina Neves. She also leaves 6...
Paul J. Pereira
Feb 9, 2012
Paul J. Pereira, 44, of Fall River, formerly of East Providence, passed away Thursday after a long illness. Born in Terceira, Azores, son of Leonor (Lima) Pereira of Pawtucket and the late Manuel Pereira. A graduate of Central High School in Providence, he currently worked for AMICA Ins. Co. Besides his mother, he is survived by his long time friend,...
Dinis P. Miranda
Feb 5, 2012
Dinis P. Miranda, age 92, passed away at home on Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was the husband of Maria Couto (Raposo) Miranda of Westport, Massachusetts. Born in the village of Bretanha, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel P. Miranda and the late Maria Rosa (Pacheco) Miranda. After residing...
Jorgina A. Carvalho
Feb 3, 2012
Jorgina (Arruda) Carvalho, age 54, better know as 'Jorgie', passed away in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on Friday, February 3, 2012, following an illness. A Tiverton resident for many years, she was the widow of Manuel 'Natal' Carvalho. Born in Santo Antonio, on the island Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Eduardo Arruda and the...
Manuel Pimental Torres
Jan 31, 2012
Manuel Pimental Torres, a/k/a "Manuel Sagrado", 86, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Maria (Sardinha) Torres, to whom he was married for 60 years. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose Pimental Chicharro and Maria Medeiros Sardinha. A construction laborer...
Manuel R. Faria
Jan 29, 2012
Manuel R. Faria, 101, of Fall River, formerly of Thomas St., passed away on Sunday, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mariana Amelia (Soares) Faria. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Mariana Oliveira. Manuel came to Fall River in 1966 and worked for Lisbon Construction. He enjoyed hunting...
Maria P Raposo
Jan 28, 2012
Maria P. Raposo, 79, of Fall River, widow of Antonio R. Raposo to whom she was married 56 years, died Saturday 1/28/12 at home after a short illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel T. & Maria A. (Reis) Pimentel, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967. She worked in the local textile industry for many...
Janice M. Grady
Jan 27, 2012
Janice M. (Blackburn) Grady, 86, of Fall River, died Friday, January 27, 2012 with her loving and dedicated family present. She was the loving wife of Bill Grady for 66 years. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Fire Capt. James & Kathryn (Murray) Blackburn, she was a Class of 1943 graduate of BMC Durfee HS. Following WWII she...
Deborah Orton
Jan 24, 2012
Deborah Orton, 54, died Tuesday. She is survived by husband Wayne Orton and children Kyle Coelho and Kelly Orton. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 4th at the Visitors Center at Heritage Park. Donations in her memory may be made to Word of Life Church.
Irene Cardoza
Jan 23, 2012
Irene Cardoza, 86, of Fall River and formerly of Westport, passed away Monday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of Arthur Cardoza. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Sylvania (Perry) Camelo. She was a machine operator for the former Frito Lay in Fall River. Survivors include her niece and caregiver, Arline Greenhalgh (husband - Thomas)...
Dorothy "Dolly" Brilhante
Jan 19, 2012
Dorothy "Dolly" Brilhante, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Widow of John Brilhante. Born in Westerly, RI, daughter of the late Pasquale T. & Lucy (DePlacito) DeFusco. She was a secretary at the Laborer's Union Local #610. A Notary Public, she was also a member of the Holy Rosary Women's Guild, Merry...
Edward P. Medeiros
Jan 19, 2012
Edward P. Medeiros, 88, of Somerset, passed away Thursday at Clifton Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Mary (Ferreira) Medeiros. Born in Fall River, son of the late Antonio & Maria (Botelho) Medeiros Cardoso. He grew up in the Azores and came back to Fall River in 1943. Edward worked in construction for the former Sherry Construction...
Antone Pildade
Jan 18, 2012
Antone Pildade, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was the husband of Helen (Sheehan) Pildade, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Francisco and Maria (Medeiros) Pildade. A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked for the former Pilgrim Latex. Antone was the...
Manuel Amarello
Jan 18, 2012
Manuel Amarello Jr, 76, of Fall River, husband of Alice (Aguiar) Amarello, died Wednesday 1/18/12 at St Anne's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River where he was a lifelong resident, son of the late Manuel & Mary (Mandy) Amarello, he worked in the local garment industry for over 40 years, retiring from Bradley Scott in 1999 and...
Shirley M. Aragao
Jan 18, 2012
Shirley M. Aragao, 64, of Fall River, passed away on January 18, 2012 unexpectedly. She was the widow of Edward A. Aragao. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Bernard and Evelyn (Silva) Flanagan. She was the secretary at TrueMed in Fall River and also worked in Real Estate. Shirley was a member of the Realtors Board and the...