Robert J. Dupont
Jun 12, 2010
Robert J. Dupont, 71, of North Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Turcotte) Dupont, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late John U. and Anna (Souza) Dupont, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. For 36 years, Robert taught woodworking...
Mary V. Pacheco
Jun 8, 2010
Mary V. Pacheco, 51, of Fall River, passed away at home on Tuesday. Widow of Manuel Pacheco. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of Laurenco Pacheco of Fall River and the late Irene (Almeida) Pacheco. Mary worked for many years at Dunkin Donuts. Survivors include a son, Michael J. Pacheco of Fall River; a daughter, Stephanie L. Pacheco...
Carlos A. Sousa
Jun 4, 2010
Carlos A. Sousa, age 76, passed away at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River on Friday, June 4, 2010, following an extended illness. He was the husband of Mary I. (Cabral) Sousa of Fall River. Born on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Almeida Sousa and the late Maria...
Sandra Rosa
Jun 1, 2010
Sandra (Vieira) Rosa, 44, of Rehoboth, passed away on Tuesday after fighting a brave battle with cancer. She was the wife of William R. Rosa. Daughter of Pauline (Delphin) Vieira and the late John Vieira. Sandra worked at the Country Inn in Warren, RI and she loved camping and traveling to Punta Cana. She was the mother of Kyle Ponte...
Eduardo Raposo Medeiros
Jun 1, 2010
Eduardo Raposo Medeiros, 81, of Fall River, passed away June 1, 2010 after an illness. Husband of Maria Silvestre (Silva) Medeiros. Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Virginio R. & Belmira (Soares) Medeiros. He enjoyed gardening and yard work. Besides his wife of 55 years, he is survived by his children, James S. and Edward...
Gilbert Furtado
May 30, 2010
Gilbert Furtado, 80, of Somerset, husband of the late Dorothy (Estrella) Furtado, died Sunday 5/30/10 at Southpointe Rehab after a short illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Thomas & Margaret (Souza) Furtado, he resided in Somerset for the past 25 years. Employed with the former J&J Corrugated Box Co., he was the private chauffeur for its president...
Charles Raposa
May 29, 2010
Charles Raposa, age 77, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, following a long illness. Born in Westport, Massachusetts; he was a son of the late John Lucinda Raposa and the late Margaret (Couto) Raposa. A resident of Fall River for most his life, he was employed as a welder for many years...
Richard Fernandes
May 26, 2010
Richard Fernandes, age 62, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2010, at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River, following an illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel Fernandes and the late Cecile (Bessette) Fernandes. A resident of Fall River, he was employed as a sexton at Our Lady of Grace Church for over...
Mary S. Hogan
May 26, 2010
Mary S. Hogan, 77, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Ermine "Herman" & Mariana (Cordeiro) Silvia. Until her retirement, she was a branch manager at the former Compass Bank in Swansea. A parishioner of St. Dominic's Church, she was a member of its Choir, Women's Guild and served as a Eucharistic...
Jose Francisco Pavao
May 24, 2010
Jose F. Pavao, age 64, of Fall River, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, following an illness. He was the husband of Zenaide V. (Pacheco) Pavao. Born in Ponta Delgada, on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, he was a son of the late Humberto Pavao and the late Gilda (da Ponte) Pavao. After residing in the Azores...
Donald E. Shulenburg, Sr.
May 21, 2010
Donald E. Shulenburg, Sr., 81, of Fall River, husband of the late Madeline (Costa) Shulenburg, died Friday 5/21/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Rochester, NY, he was a son of the late George & Blanche (Horswell) Shulenburg. He was employed with Cumberland Farms for many years, retiring in the late 1990s. A US Army veteran of the Korean War,...
Jose F. Mello
May 20, 2010
Jose F. Mello, 75, of Fall River, husband of Annette M. (Laliberte) Mello, died Thursday 5/20/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Edmundo F. & Maria (Bento) Melo, he lived in Fall River most of his life. He was employed in the local textile industry for many years,...
Herman "Pardee" Mello
May 20, 2010
Herman R. Mello, 89, of Fall River, husband of Cecilia (Proulx) Mello, died Thursday 5/20/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Francisco R. & Maria (Motta) Mello, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He owned and operated the Morning Star Bakery for many years until his retirement in 1975. An army veteran...
Manuel O. Alves
May 19, 2010
Manuel O. Alves, 74, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, May 19th, at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Geraldine (Costa) Alves. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel M. & Diana (Oliveira) Alves. A Fall River resident for 64 years, he worked in greyhound racing in Taunton, served in the US Army and...
Rita M. Martin
May 18, 2010
Rita M. Martin, 94, of 538 Robeson St., Fall River, formerly of Merton Street, Somerset, died Tuesday night at the Fall River Jewish Home. She was the wife of the late Ralph Martin of Somerset. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Walker F. Warrener and the late Marie Cleophie (Morrisette) Warrener. Mrs. Martin was a...
Gilberta Gallant
May 18, 2010
Gilberta Gallant, 56, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2010. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Agostinho and Olimpia (Reis) Massa. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and getting involved in political issues especially those concerning human rights. Survivors include sisters: Alda Correia, Mary Medeiros, Ruth Coughlin, Lydia Costa, Cidalia Thibault, Nelia O'Dwyer and Theresa Michael;...
Mark Sullivan
May 16, 2010
Mark Sullivan, 49, of Westport and formerly of Somerset, passed away on May 16. Son of the late John J. and Helen M. (Poirier) Sullivan. Brother of Joseph J. Sullivan and Maureen F. Murphy, uncle of Kenneth D. Rapoza. Mark was a graduate of New England Institute of Technology and was a skilled carpenter. Following his cremation, relatives and friends...
Gilda C. Barbosa
May 12, 2010
Gilda C. Barbosa, age 83, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. She was the widow of Antonio Barbosa. Born in the village of Agua Retorta, on the island of St Michael in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel T. Cabral and the late Nicolina (Bento) Cabral. When she...
Manuel D. Lima
May 4, 2010
Manuel D. Lima, 57, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at the Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of Maria (Costa) Lima, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Arristedes & Maria (Medeiros) Lima. He worked for Klear-Vu, was a loyal SP Sporting fan, enjoyed walking...
Joseph A. Demello
May 1, 2010
Joseph A. DeMello, 53, of Tiverton, died unexpectedly on Saturday in Florida. Beloved husband of Gina (Lucciola) DeMello. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of Maria (Nascimento Teixeira) DeMelo of the Azores and the late Jose C. DeMelo. After attending Durfee, he served in the US Army and then attended Boston University. Joe loved the beach and was a lifeguard...