Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Irene C. Gergora

Irene C. Gergora

Oct 14, 2010

Irene C. (Silva) Gergora, 94, of Swansea, wife of David Gergora, passed away Thursday 10/14/10 at Somerset Ridge Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Manuel M. & Maria C. (Perreira) Silva. She co-owned and operated, with her husband, Delly's Shoppe formerly of Pleasant St, Fall River, for 48 years. Besides...

Irene Farias

Irene Farias

Oct 13, 2010

Irene (Rocha) Farias, 91, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset and formerly of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Widow of Edward S. Farias. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joao and Maria Assumpcao (Braga) Rocha. She worked as a sewing machine operator in the local garment industry. Survivors include sons, Steven M....

Gabrielle M. Mcdonald

Gabrielle M. Mcdonald

Oct 10, 2010

Gabrielle M. (Pires) McDonald of Valentine Street, Fall River, passed away on Sunday, October 10,2010 with her family at her side after a determined fight against cancer. Born in Fall River, she is the daughter of the late John R. and Amelia (da Luz Ferreira) Pires. She will be sorely missed by her loving husband of forty-two years, J. Barry...

Maria (Roque) Cordeiro

Maria (Roque) Cordeiro

Oct 10, 2010

Maria (Roque) Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, wife of Antonio Cordeiro, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Sete Cidades, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel M. & Maria P. (DaSilva) Roque, she emigrated to Fall River in 1978. She worked in the local textile industry, retiring from Clearview. Besides her husband, she leaves:...

Manuel R. Oliveira

Manuel R. Oliveira

Oct 10, 2010

Manuel R. "Pawtucket" Oliveira, 86, of Fall River, husband of Nohemi "Norma" (Pereira) Oliveira, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Antone & Florence (Rego) Oliveira, he lived for a short time during his childhood in Pawtucket, RI, and resided in Fall River most of his life. He served in...

Mary Bettencourt

Mary Bettencourt

Oct 6, 2010

Mary (Furtado) Bettencourt, 87, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 unexpectedly. Widow of Manuel N. Bettencourt. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Tavares) Furtado. She was a retired sewing machine operator. She was a former member of the Women's Guild at St. Anthony of Padua Church. She was...

Joao Raposo

Joao Raposo

Oct 5, 2010

Joao Raposo, 76, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Alda Raposo. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jacinto and Maria Raposo. He was the beloved father of Dinarte, Joao Luis, Emanuel, Maria & Luisa Raposo, Zelia Pereira, Paula Alves, Patricia Pacheco, Natercia Burgos, Lucia Rebelo and the late...

Maria Jose De Oliveira Aguiar

Maria Jose De Oliveira Aguiar

Oct 4, 2010

Maria Jose De Oliveira Aguiar, age 86, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away at home on Monday, October 4, 2010. She was the widow of Jose De Oliveira. Born in the village of Santo Antonio, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Viveiros and the late Maria Dos Anjos Viveiros. After...

Joan (Perry) Levesque Cropper

Joan (Perry) Levesque Cropper

Oct 4, 2010

Joan (Perry) Levesque Cropper, 68, widow of David W. Cropper, died Monday, 10/4/10 at Highlander Nursing Home. Survivors include: son, Michael Levesque of Fall River; sister-in-law and legal guardian, Sheila St. Pierre of Fall River. Final arrangements with Silva-Faria Funeral Homes are private. Omit flowers.

Ronald W. Bernier

Ronald W. Bernier

Oct 3, 2010

Ronald W. Bernier, 51, of Somerset passed away on October 3, 2010 unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Madeline (Tavares) Bernier of Somerset and Ronald Bernier of Westport. Ron coached for over 15 years in the Maplewood Babe Ruth League. During his tenure, he served as vice president and in 1984 led the 13 year old division to their...

Dorothy A. Quental

Dorothy A. Quental

Oct 1, 2010

Dorothy A. Quental, 84, of Fall River and formerly of Somerset, passed away on Friday, October 1st, at the Catholic Memorial Home. Wife of the late Arthur Quental. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Alfred and Isabelle (Silvia) Vasconcellos. Dorothy was a graduate of Durfee High School, Class of 1944. She worked as a librarian at UMass Dartmouth...

Valtero M. Cabral

Valtero M. Cabral

Sep 27, 2010

Valtero M. Cabral, 68, of Fall River, husband of Adelina (Rodrigues) Cabral, died Sunday 9/26/10 at home. Born in the Azores, son of the late Jose M. & Luisa (Sousa) Cabral, he emigrated to Fall River in 1973. Besides his wife of 47 years, he leaves 2 sons, Walter & Paul Cabral, both of Fall River; 6 grandchildren; and 6...

Antone Costa

Antone Costa

Sep 27, 2010

Antone Costa, 97, of Fall River, passed away on Monday at the Kimwell Nursing Home. For 65 years, he was husband of the late Mary V. Costa. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph and Maria Jesus (Fontes) Costa. He was a retired foreman of the former American BiltRite Rubber Co. in Stoughton. Antone enjoyed pigeon racing and...

Cecilia Medeiros

Cecilia Medeiros

Sep 25, 2010

Cecilia Medeiros, 85, Somerset, passed away Saturday after a short illness. Widow of Joseph Medeiros. Born in Fall River, daughter of Augusta (Medeiros) Silvia. Beloved mother of Theresa A. Dube of Swansea, Paul P. Medeiros (wife-Cathleen) of Dartmouth and Thomas J. Medeiros of Orlando, Florida: grandmother of Rebecca, Thomas, Alec and Ryan Medeiros and Jacob Dube. She also leaves 3...

Carlos M. Tavares

Carlos M. Tavares

Sep 18, 2010

Carlos M. Tavares, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares of Fall River. Born in the village of Achadinha Nordeste, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Machado and the...

Adeline N. Terceira

Adeline N. Terceira

Sep 16, 2010

Adeline N. Terceira, 91, of Fall River, widow of John R. Terceira, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Silva) Cordeiro, she had worked in the local garment industry for many years. Always an active lady, she enjoyed bingo and traveling. She leaves: a son, John Terceira...

Fernanda J. Lopes

Fernanda J. Lopes

Sep 16, 2010

Fernanda J. Lopes, 86, of Fall River, widow of Altino Lopes, died Thursday 9/16/10 at home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio & Emilia (Santos) Botelho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1975. She was employed in the local textile industry, retiring in 1990. Survivors include: children, Antonio & Marta Lopes, Auxiliadora Lima & Lucia Achou...

Joseph Costa

Joseph Costa

Sep 11, 2010

Joseph Costa of Fall River passed away on September 11th at St. Luke's Hospital. A retired construction laborer, he enjoyed fishing. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Arrangements were private.

Mary C. Silva

Mary C. Silva

Sep 11, 2010

Mary C. Silva, age 86, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. She was the wife of the Honorable Milton R. Silva and has resided in Swansea, Massachusetts, since 1968. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the only daughter of the late Henry Silvia Gaspar and the late Mary (Rocha)...

Beatrice Ministeri

Beatrice Ministeri

Sep 7, 2010

Beatrice (Costa) Ministeri, 80, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Charles A. Ministeri. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Philomena (Dias) Costa. A retired seamstress, she was a member of the ILGWU. Beloved mother of Robyn Ministeri; grandmother of Brook Gauthier and Alan Trecida, Jr.; sister of Dorothy Tavares and...

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