Leo P. Smith, Sr.
Aug 27, 2010
Leo P. Smith, Sr., age 93, of Fall River, passed away at home on Friday, August 27, 2010. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Greene) Smith and father of the late Leo P. Smith, Jr. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John J. Smith and the late Helena P. (McCarthy) Smith. A...
Manuel Desousa
Aug 26, 2010
Manuel DeSousa, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after an illness. Husband of Ernestina DeSousa. Born in St. Michael, Azores and one of nine children, he was a son of the late Victorino and Isabel DeSousa. In addition to his wife of over 50 years, survivors include; children, David DeSouza, Odete and Lucia DeSousa; grandchildren, Krystal and David DeSouza,...
Leonor Estrela
Aug 25, 2010
Leonor Estrela, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. She was the widow of Gil Estrela. Born in Sao Roque, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Alfredo & Conceicao (Sousa) Maia. Survivors include sons, Rolando Estrela of Mississaugua, Canada, Gil Estrela of Crescent City, CA, Nivaldo Estrela and Felix Estrela, both of Fall River; a daughter, Sylvia Costa...
Theresa A. Scardina
Aug 24, 2010
Theresa A. Scardina, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, following a brief illness. She was the widow of Frank Joseph Scardina. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Nicola Caputo and the late Angelina (Albanese) Caputo. Terry was the loving mother of Andrew Scardina, Nicholas M....
Jose Estacio
Aug 22, 2010
Jose 'Rosalina' Estacio, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Mariana Ascencao Estacio for over 54 years. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Franciso & Maria Roselina Estacio. He also lived in Brazil for many years and was an avid...
Nicholas "Nic" John Branco
Aug 20, 2010
Nicholas "Nic" John Branco, 27, of Mott St., passed away Friday unexpectedly. Born in Taunton, son of Antone R. Branco and Dyan P. White both of Fall River. Nick was the brother of Ryan A. Branco; grandson of Frances A. White of Taunton and the late Almon A. White and the late John and Belmira Branco. He also leaves several...
Joseph S. Farias
Aug 19, 2010
Joseph S. Farias, Sr., 94, of Tiverton, died Thursday at Village House, Newport, RI. Husband of the late Dorothy (Costa) Farias, and, formerly, husband of the late Adeline (Dutra) Farias. Born in Fall River, son of the late Agostinho & Marianna (Travassos) Farias, he moved to Tiverton in 1960. Prior to his retirement 30 years ago, he was employed for...
Joseph T. Carvalho
Aug 18, 2010
Joseph T. Carvalho, 89, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. He was the husband on the late Bernadette (Lizotte) Carvalho. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph & Maria Carvalho. A WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he worked as a jet mechanic at the Quonset Point Naval Base, RI. Joseph was a firefighter for...
Grace A. Grello
Aug 16, 2010
Grace A. "Gracie" Grello, age 95, formerly of Wood Street in Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010, at the Holiday Nursing Home in Lincoln, Rhode Island. She was the wife of Michael A. Grello. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John Russell and the late Emma (Howard) Russell. A Swansea resident for most...
Maria Gloria Viveiros
Aug 14, 2010
Maria Gloria Viveiros, 78, formerly of Pitman St., passed away Saturday after a short illness surrounded by her family, Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Pacheco Viveiros and Maria do Carmo Viveiros. She was the sister of Duarte Pacheco Viveiros of Fall River and the late Manuel, Joao, Jose, Antonio, Luis,...
Neuza Leite Nascimento
Aug 13, 2010
Neuza Maria Leite Nascimento, 51, of Fall River, affectionately known as "Neuzinha", passed away accidentally on Friday. Wife of Jose Gomes Filho ("Nette"). Born in Nacip Raydan, Brazil, daughter of the late Jairo De Souza Leite and Maria Carmelita Nascimento. Besides her husband of 24 years, she is survived by her sons, Max N. Vieira and Clayton Vieira Nascimento; her...
Gerard Guilmette
Aug 11, 2010
Gerard Guilmette, Sr., 81, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. He was the husband of Hilda (Medeiros) Guilmette, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Leon and Marie "Amanda" (Carrier) Guilmette. A Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked for the Fall River Department of Public...
Joseph Shaheen
Aug 9, 2010
Joseph Shaheen, age 52, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at home on Monday, August 9, 2010, following an extended illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Annie Shaheen of Fall River and the late Maroon Shaheen. He was the loving companion of Karen Caouette. A lifelong resident of Fall River he was a graduate of B.M.C....
Walter Fraga Neves
Aug 5, 2010
Walter Fraga Neves, age 90, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010. He was the husband of Alice Carvalho Neves for 62 years. Born in East Providence, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Anthony I. Neves and the late Anna (Fraga) Neves. Mr. Neves was the president of Peerless Laundry. He was a trustee...
Beverly A. Pritchard
Aug 4, 2010
Beverly A. Pritchard, 71, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on August 4th. A devoted mother and grandmother she enjoyed sharing time with her family. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Thomas & Mildred (Pickering) Ridge. Survivors include a son, Robert Pritchard and his wife Linda of Fall River; a daughter, Doreen Pritchard of Fall River;...
Alda M. Cordeiro
Aug 3, 2010
Alda M. Cordeiro, 54, of Swansea, died Tuesday 8/3/10 at Miriam Hospital, Providence, after an illness. She was the longtime loving companion of Vital Oliveira. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio B. & Maria (Mare) Pacheco, she emigrated to Fall River in 1971 and resided in Swansea for the past 10 years. She was...
John F. Wolfe
Jul 30, 2010
John F. Wolfe, 57, of Fall River, passed away Friday after an illness. Born in Bermuda, he resided in Providence since 1988 before moving to Fall River last year. A dietician at Charlton Memorial Hospital, he enjoyed NASCAR, Orange County Choppers and his 1988 Oldsmobile. John leaves his loving companion of 15 years, Patricia Duperre; stepchildren, Amy Lynn Sylvia, Barry...
Helder D. Raposo
Jul 27, 2010
Helder D. Raposo, 49, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Francisco and Diamantina (Ferreira) Raposo. He came to Fall River in 1968. A construction laborer, he was a member of the local laborer's union for many years. Helder was the beloved father of Adam and...
John Peter Tavares, Jr.
Jul 27, 2010
John Peter Tavares, Jr., 68, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, son of the late John Peter and Irene Tavares. A skilled plumber and carpenter, he passed his talents on to many of his children and grandchildren. John was the beloved father of Carmen Rose Duarte, Sandra Diane Ciccone, John Peter Tavares,...
Alia Cordeiro
Jul 25, 2010
Alia Cordeiro, age 72, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010, at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, following an extended illness. She was the wife of Federico Cordeiro. Born in the village of Candelaria, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Carvalho and the late Ermina...