Jose M. Ferreira
Jan 18, 2011
Jose M. Ferreira, 79, of Fall River, husband of Maria L. (Frias Mota) Ferreira, formerly husband of the late Maria (Medeiros) Ferreira, died on January 18, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of Jose C. & Maria (da Costa) Ferreira, he emigrated to Fall River in 1960. After working for 10-15 years in the local...
Jorgina Cabral
Jan 16, 2011
Jorgina Cabral, 84, of Fall River, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Kimwell Nursing Home. Born in Swansea, daughter of the late Joseph & Maria (da Silva) Farias, she was raised by the late Joseph & Senhorina Vieira. She worked for many years in the local textile industry, retiring from Kravif, and was a member of the ILGWU (now UNITE)....
Maria C. Oliveira
Jan 13, 2011
Maria C. Oliveira, 91, of Fall River, widow of Luiz B. de Oliveira, died Thursday January 13, 2011 at home. Born in Faja de Baixo, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio M. & Maria T. (Raposo) Fortuna, she lived in Fall River since 1972. She worked in the local textile industry, retiring in 1978. Mother of Margaret O....
Adeline Alves
Jan 13, 2011
Adeline Alves, 84, of Fall River, died Thursday,January 13, 2011 local textile industry, retiring in 1991, and was a member of the ILGWU (now UNITE). She leaves: a daughter, Lisa Estrella of Fall River; 3 grandchildren, Carlos, Chad & Victoria Estrella; 2 great grandchildren, Lyric & Peyton; several nephews & nieces, including goddaughter Donna Rodrigues. She was also sister of...
Hilbert "Joe" Serodio
Jan 13, 2011
Hlbert "Joe" Serodio, age 64, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Hilbert V. Serodio and the late Mary P. (Pereira) Serodio. A member of the 1969 graduating class of Southeastern Massachusetts University, with a BS in Civil Engineering, he was employed...
Albert J. Santerre
Jan 10, 2011
Albert J. Santerre, 83, of Fall River, passed away on January 10, 2011. He was the husband of Mary (Rashed) Santerre. Born in Fall River, son of the late Edmond and Fabiola (Belanger) Santerre. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Besides his wife, Albert is survived by sons, Brian A. Santerre of New Bedford and Scott E....
Gil 'Barata' Medeiros
Jan 10, 2011
Gil "Barata" Medeiros, 66, of Fall River passed away Monday after a long illness. Husband of Maria C. (Oliveira) Medeiros. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joaquim and Urselina (De Jesus) Medeiros. Father of Elizabeth Costa, Jack, Messias, Gil, Jr., Urselina, Margaret, Diane, Kathy and Annie Medeiros. He also leaves 12 grandchildren, 11 brothers and sisters,...
Rita M. Valliere
Jan 10, 2011
Rita M. Valliere, 72, of Fall River, widow of Wilfred Valliere, died Monday 1/10/11 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Armand S. & Rosella (Bouvette) Fortin. A textile worker for many years, she retired from Lexcraft in 2004. Mother of Kevin, Penny & Valerie Valliere, all of Fall River. Sister...
Jeanne M. Closson
Jan 9, 2011
Jeanne M. Closson, age 75, of Somerset passed away on January 9, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving husband Robert Closson and family. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph H. Moreau and Eva (Charbonneau) Moreau. She was a lifelong area resident. Mrs.Closson attended St. Roch's parochial school and Jesus Mary Academy. She was employed...
Gil D. Pereira
Jan 9, 2011
Gil D. Pereira, 69, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at home. Husband of Rosalina (de Medeiros) Pereira. Born in Lomba do Lucao, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Gil and Honorina Pimentel. Gil was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Beloved father of Dina Carreiro (husband-Rui) and Sonya Bird; grandfather of...
Inez Niedzalek
Jan 6, 2011
Inez (Martin Carvalho) Niedzalek, 91, of Lawton St., passed away Thursday after a long illness. Widow of Gustave A. Niedzalek. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Anna (de Jesus) Martin Carvalho. Survivors include her son, Douglas M. Niedzalek (wife-Karen); granddaughter, Cheryl Daigle; great granddaughters, Bethany and Samantha; several nieces and nephews. On Tuesday, January 11, friends...
Florence Travassos
Jan 6, 2011
Florence Travassos, 91, of Somerset, passed away Thursday at St Luke's Hospital, New Bedford. Widow of Henry Travassos. A Barrington, RI native, daughter of the late Pietro and Angelina (Ciallella) Calitri. Mrs Travassos was a graduate of the Leander R. Peck School in Barrington, Class of 1937. She was a homemaker and over the years provided before- and after-school care...
Maria (Pimentel) Silva
Jan 5, 2011
Maria (Pimentel) Silva, 91, of Choate St., passed away Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Jose P. Silva. Born in Amoreiras, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jacinto Pimentel Carvalho and Helena (Medeiros) Carvalho. A retired sewing machine operator, she worked for River Falls Mfg. for many years. Beloved mother of Jose Maria P. Silva (wife-Maria Teresa),...
Irene M. Medeiros
Jan 5, 2011
Irene M. Medeiros, 88, of Fall River, widow of Antonio Pavao Medeiros, died Wednesday 1/5/11 at home after a long illness. Born in São Vicente, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco B. & Luisa C. (Cabral) Oliveira, she emigrated to Fall River in 1970. She worked in the local textile industry for many years until retiring in 1982...
Maria P. Amaral
Jan 5, 2011
Maria (Pavao) Amaral, 82, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday. Widow of Manuel De Amaral, mother of Joao, Paulo, Francisco J., and Gabriel Amaral, Carlos De Amaral, Ana Borges, Dora Morais, Celia Carvalho and the late Victor Amaral. She also leaves 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a sister, Constantina Szeliga, a brother, Frank Pavao, several nieces & nephews. Her Funeral...
Maria Trindade Pacheco
Jan 4, 2011
Maria Trindade Pacheco, 92, of Fall River, widow of Jose Pacheco, died Tuesday 1/4/11 at Crawford Nursing Home. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel S. & Maria J. Vilao, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966. A trimmer in the local textile industry for many years until retiring in 1983, she was a member...
Maria D. Barbosa
Jan 2, 2011
Maria D. Barbosa, 80, of Fall River, widow of Gilbert C. Barbosa, died Sunday 1/2/11 at home after a long illness. Born in Agua de Pau, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Luis & Maria (Rebelo) Vieira, she emigrated to Fall River in 1974. Mother of Edie Cabral (husband-the late Flo), Sandy Torres (husband-Mario), Gilberto da Silva (wife-Maria),...
Zygmund W. Gutek
Jan 1, 2011
Zygmund W. Gutek, better known as 'Ziggy', age 83, formerly of York Street in Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at the Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Home in Somerset, Massachusetts. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Kazimerz Gutek and the late Stanislawa (Bramorski) Gutek. A disabled World War II Veteran of the...
Silvina De Jesus (Martins) Silva
Dec 31, 2010
Silvina de Jesus (Martins) Silva, 87, of Fall River, widow of Jose T. Silva, passed away peacefully on Friday 12/31/10 on her 87th birthday surrounded by her loving children at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Antonio Caetano & Maria Paixao Martins, she emigrated to Fall River...
Manuel A. Moniz
Dec 31, 2010
Manuel A. Moniz, age 86, of Bulgarmarsh Road in Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 31, 2010. He was the husband of Hilda (Mendonca) Moniz. Born in the village of Povoacao, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Arthur Amaral Moniz and the late Maria Jose...