Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts
Donald J. Bernier, Jr.
Mar 17, 2010
Donald J. Bernier, Jr., 44, of Fall River, died suddenly on March 17, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Marie and Donald Bernier, his brother, David, his sister, Donna, and several nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church. He was laid to rest in St. Patrick Cemetery.
Luciann Faith Macedo
Mar 17, 2010
Luciann Faith Macedo, 88, of Pilot Knob, MO, formerly of Fall River, departed this life on March 17th. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel R. and Rose M. (Silvia) Macedo, she was a social worker for the State of Massachusetts for many years and was also one of the original tellers at St. Anthony of Padua Federal...
Robert C. "Bob" Fowler
Mar 15, 2010
Robert C. "Bob" Fowler, 61, of Fall River, passed away on March 15, 2010 after an extended illness. He was the husband of Carol (DePippo) Fowler, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late John Botelho and Evelyn (Heywood) Botelho. For many years, he worked as a chemical operator for Polaroid, ICI...
Francisco V. Carvalho
Mar 14, 2010
Francisco (better known as "Frank") V. Carvalho, 94, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Andrade) Carvalho, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2010 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel V. & Maria Julia Carvalho, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He was employed with the Fall...
Amato "Marty" Polselli, Sr.
Mar 13, 2010
Amato "Marty" Polselli, Sr., 83, of Fall River, passed away on March 13, 2010. He was the husband of the late Rose Marie (Borden) Polselli. Born in Fall River, son of the late Gaetano & Mary (Maccarone) Polselli. A WWII veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a firefighter with the Fall River Fire Dept. from 1953-1984. A lifelong member...
Kathryn H. Linhares
Mar 13, 2010
Kathryn H. Linhares, 58, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, passed away on March 13, 2010. Daughter of Dennis B. & Guilhermina (Deus) Souza of Somerset. She worked as a local hairdresser, real estate agent and also for the US Records in Somerset. Survived by a son, Mark Linhares of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Ryan & Rebecca Linhares; former husband, Leonard...
Antonio “Pão De Trigo” Correia
Mar 13, 2010
Antonio A. "Pão de Trigo" Correia, 49, passed away on March 13, 2010 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Rosa (Barreira) Correia, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was son of the late Manuel Carvalho Correia and Ema de Lurdes (Grota) Correia. A Fall River resident for...
Manuel P. Camara
Mar 13, 2010
Manuel P. Camara, 78, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010. He was the husband of the late Alzira (Pereira) Camara. Born in Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel and Maria Eduarda (Sardinha) Camara. A Fall River resident since 1974, he worked for Walkover Shoes. Survivors include sons, Luis M. Camara, Tiago C. Camara,...
John C. "Carlos" Medeiros
Mar 12, 2010
John C. "Carlos" Medeiros, 61, of North Dartmouth, passed away on March 12, 2010. He was the husband of Agueda (Araujo) Medeiros, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Manuel de Jesus and Maria (Germeina) Medeiros. Carlos was a member of both the Our Lady of Light Band Club and the Holy...
Maria Ana Amaral
Mar 10, 2010
Maria Ana (Cunha) Amaral, 79, of Fall River, wife of Virgilio P. de Amaral, died on March 10, 2010 after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel J. da Silveira & Maria dos Anjos (Cabral) Cunha, she emigrated to Fall River in 1985. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with family. Besides her husband,...
Maria E. Barbosa
Mar 8, 2010
Maria E. Barbosa, 86, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010 after a brief illness. She was the widow of Francisco M. Barbosa, Jr. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joseph E. and Maria (Peixoto) Medeiros. Survivors include sons, Carlos, Albert and Viriato Barbosa of Fall River, Mario and John Barbosa of Swansea; a daughter, Mary Jo...
Duarte Botelho
Mar 8, 2010
Duarte Botelho, 67, of Fall River, passed away on Monday. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel and Maria (Sardinha) Botelho. Survivors include a brother, Clodomiro Sardinha Botelho of Fall River; sisters, Maria Osvalida Botelho and Aida Maria Botelho, both of Fall River, 2 aunts and several cousins. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St....
Carlos M. Sousa
Mar 7, 2010
Carlos M. Sousa, 62, of Fall River, husband of Maria "Connie" (Medeiros) Sousa, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 after a short illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose & M. Gilda (Medeiros) Sousa, he served in the Portuguese Army as a military nurse in the late 1960s, and emigrated to Fall River in 1974....
Eva Hanoud
Mar 7, 2010
Eva Hanoud, 82, of Fall River, wife of Henry M. Hanoud, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Clifton Rehab after a long illness. Born in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of the late Paul & Nora (Killizli) Mirza, she lived in Fall River most of her life. She had worked in the local textile industry and was a member of the ILGWU...
Maria Do Carmo Jeronimo
Feb 25, 2010
Maria do Carmo Jeronimo, 89, of Somerset, passed on February 25, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Jose Jeronimo. Born in Portugal, daughter of the late Augusto and Joaquina dos Santos. She was the mother of Luis A. Jeronimo (wife-Manuela), Edite Almeida (husband-Abilio) and the late Idalina Feijo, Carlos and Joao Jeronimo. She also leaves a sister, grandchildren, nieces...
Daniel Lima Da Rosa
Feb 22, 2010
Daniel Lima da Rosa, 61, of Fall River, died on February 22, 2010 at home after a short illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Daniel & Laudalina (De Lima) Da Rosa, he emigrated to Fall River in the early 1970s. He worked in construction for many years, and was an active member of the Santo Christo...
Theresa E. De Sa
Feb 21, 2010
Theresa E. de Sa, 91, of Fall River, formerly of Davis St., passed away on February 21, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Oscar de Sa. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, daughter of the late Jose Martins & Adelia da Encarnacao (Vieira) Adriao. In Lisbon, she was a bloodtest technician until coming to Fall River in 1971, where she worked...
Florencio "Frank" Serrato
Feb 18, 2010
Florencio R. "Frank" Serrato, age 85, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Kimwell Nursing Home in Fall River, following an extended illness. He was the husband of Dorothy Ann (Charette) Serrato of Fall River. Born in Charlotte, Texas, he was a son of the late Ysmael Serrato and the late Andrea (Rendon) Serrato. A Veteran of World War...
William Braz
Feb 15, 2010
William Braz, age 82, passed away February 15, 2010, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Regina (Ouellette) Braz. Born in Fall River; he was the son of the late August Braz and the late Gloria (Souza) Braz. A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served in the...
Stephen Cordeiro
Feb 15, 2010
Stephen D. Cordeiro, 61, of Fall River, passed on Monday 2/15/10 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Fall River, son of David Cordeiro Sr. & Jennie (Pisarczyk) Cordeiro. He was employed with various local area companies including the former Rex Linen and the former Valueland. He also enjoyed yard work, fishing, walking and helping people in...
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