Edward "Ted" Tucker
Jan 7, 2010
Edward "Ted" Tucker, 56 of E. Falmouth, died suddenly from a brief illness on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Falmouth Hospital. Ted fought a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Paula J. (Chadinha) Tucker for 29 years. Ted graduated from Fairhaven High School and moved to Falmouth 27 years ago. He was the Senior...
Leonel S. Santos
Jan 6, 2010
Leonel S. Santos, 46, of Berkley, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. He was the husband of Isalia C. (Carvalho) Santos, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. Born in Varzea, St. Michael, Azores, son of Serafim & Angelina (Estrela) Santos of St. Michael, Azores. He was the owner and operator of Leonel Landscaping in Berkley and greatly...
Maria M. Cordeiro
Jan 6, 2010
Maria M. Cordeiro, 82, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday. She was the widow of Jose "Louro" Cordeiro. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Da Gloria) Machado. A Fall River resident for 32 years, she greatly enjoyed making crafts. Survivors include sons, Jose Carlos Cordeiro, Luis Cordeiro, Duarte Cordeiro and Victor...
Irene F. Reis
Jan 5, 2010
Irene F. Reis, 89, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, January 5, in Houston, TX. Widow of John C. Reis, Jr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Basilio and Mary (Silvia) Barboza. She enjoyed duckpin bowling and spending time with her grandchildren. Irene was the loving mother of Robert Reis (wife-Valerie) of Houston; grandmother of Scott, Kevin and Jessica...
Lillian Medeiros
Jan 4, 2010
Lillian Medeiros, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the widow of Manuel Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Frank Duchaine and the late Mary (Sousa) Duchaine. After residing in Fall River for 47 years, she moved to Somerset in 1964. Lillian...
Randall Jay Medeiros
Dec 31, 2009
Randall Jay Medeiros, 44, of Somerset, passed away at home Thursday 12/31/09 after a courageous battle with cancer, comforted by loving family and friends. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Irene (Garcia) Medeiros and the late John P. Medeiros. Employed as a carpenter for many years, he enjoyed cooking, fishing, and was an avid cyclist. He was...
Thomas Milton Reed
Dec 28, 2009
Thomas Milton Reed, 63, of Clarkson St., passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, after a brief illness. Husband of Mary (McCollum) Reed. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Milton and Irene (Conole) Reed. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He was the father of Sherry Pacheco, Duane and Randy Reed and stepfather of Tina McCollum. He...
Clement "Freddie" Dubois
Dec 26, 2009
Clement "Freddie" Dubois, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26th, 2009. He was the husband of Theresa (Santos) Dubois. Son of the late Clement & Exilia (Farland) Dubois. He worked for the former Trina Mfg. and the Commodity Exchange in Fall River. A service was conducted at the Silva Faria Funeral Home. Private cremation.
Mark E. Swist
Dec 26, 2009
Mark E. Swist, 47, of Westport, passed away Saturday, December 26, unexpectedly. Born Hollywood, FL, son of Michael and Patricia (Mendonca) Purcell. A graduate of Westport High School, Class of 1980, Mark was a pipefitter working out of Union Local #51 in East Providence. He was a member of the Bowling Green Fishing Club and the dart league at Over...
Angelina Facchiano
Dec 25, 2009
Angelina Facchiano, 94, widow of John Facchiano, died on December 25, 2009. Born in Middleboro, daughter of the late Vincenzo & Gabriella (Garafolo) Morrone. A resident of Fall River for 65 years, she was a communicant Holy Rosary Church and the former St Williams Church. She leaves a son, Donald Facchiano, and daughter, Josephine Facchiano, both of Fall River; a...
Edith May Albernaz
Dec 24, 2009
Edith May Albernaz, 79, formerly of Barlow St, passed away December 24, 2009 after a long illness. Widow of Manuel Albernaz. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Margaret (Wood) Torres. A retired textile worker, she was a member of ILGWU (now UNITE). She enjoyed duckpin bowling, country line dancing and bingo. After retirement, she was a...
Leonilde A. Pimentel
Dec 23, 2009
Leonilde A. Pimentel, 64, of Fall River, widow of Antonio R. Pimentel, died on December 23, 2009 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Bretanha, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco & Trinidade (Arruda) Albernaz, she emigrated to Fall River in 1971, and was employed for 10 years at Quaker Fabric prior to its closing. She leaves: 3 children,...
Alfredo Oliveira
Dec 23, 2009
Alfredo "Red" Oliveira, age 75, passed away at home in Fall River on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Rose (Silva) Oliveira. Born in Santa Barbara Alem Capelas, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Oliveira and the late Mariana (Anastacio) Oliveira. After...
James L. Soares
Dec 22, 2009
James L. Soares, 64, of Fall River, husband of Elaine (LaFrance) Soares, died Monday unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late James & Ernestine (Bravo) Soares, he resided in Fall River most of his life. Proprietor for 20 years of Jimmie's Restaurant & Lounge formerly of Brayton Ave, he also worked as a custodian...
Alice Raposa
Dec 21, 2009
Alice Raposa, 79, formerly of Boyden St., passed away on December 21, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Fall River and a life long resident, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary (Rocha) Raposa. A retired trimmer, she was a member of the ILGWU (now UNITE). Alice was the sister of Theresa Raposa and the late...
Robert Correia
Dec 19, 2009
Robert Correia, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Jeanne H. Correia, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late John and Cecelia (Araujo Perry) Correia. Along with his wife, he owned and operated Wonderland Costumes for over 20 years....
Lorraine Mirra
Dec 16, 2009
Lorraine Mirra, 78, of Fall River, passed away 12/16/09 surrounded by her family at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Elmer and Lillian (Moreau) Borden. Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, serving coffee & pastries, and spreading her sweetness with candy. Mother of Robin Viveiros and Bernadette Saucier (husband-Brian); sister of...
Maria E. Silva
Dec 14, 2009
Maria E. Silva, 93, of Osborn St., passed away Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Francisco Silva. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Angelina (Dias) Soares. Mother of Maria T. Mateus (husband – Luis), Manuel J. Silva (wife-Conceicao), Ilda S. Viveiros (husband – Jose), Manuela Porto (husband-Antonio) and Francisco J. Silva (wife- Donalda);...
Ralph E. Cox
Dec 14, 2009
Ralph E. Cox, 66, of No. Dighton, passed away on Monday. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Bisio) Cox, with whom he shared over 36 years of marriage. Born and raised in Taunton, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, enjoyed fishing and talking to every person he would bump into. An avid sports fan, he loved watching...
Jeanne H. Correia
Dec 12, 2009
Jeanne H. (Caron) Correia, 66, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday after an extended illness. She was the wife of Robert Correia, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of Blanche (Theroux) Caron of Fall River and the late John B. Caron. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Wonderland Costumes...