Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts
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...
Isabel De Freitas Necchi
Feb 14, 2010
Isabel de Freitas Necchi, age 72, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010, at the Crawford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fall River, following an extended illness. She was the widow of Flavio Necchi. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she was a daughter of the late Jose Bento de Freitas and the late Sebastiana (Fonseca) de Freitas. After residing...
David Albergaria
Feb 13, 2010
David Albergaria, 51, passed in Fall River, Saturday. Born in Fall River, son of Manuel Albergaria of Fall River and the late Olivia (Medeiros) Albergaria. Survivors include his son Justin Albergaria; a brother Thomas Albergaria; former spouse Dawn (Pimental) Albergaria and many nieces & nephews. On Friday, February 10, friends and family gathered for a funeral Mass at St. Mary's...
Mary 'Cora' Raposa
Feb 13, 2010
Mary Clotilde "Cora" (Medeiros) Raposa, formerly of Bayview Avenue in the Ocean Grove neighborhood of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2010, in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was in her 96th year. Cora wed Manuel T. Raposa and enjoyed sixty-seven years of marriage until her husband passed away in 2003. Born on the island of St....
Emma Souza
Feb 12, 2010
Emma (Teixeira) Souza, 96, formerly of Ratcliffe St., passed away on February 12, 2010 at Southpointe Rehab Center. Widow of Peter B. Souza, to whom she was married for 67 years. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco & Maria Luisa (Pimental) Teixeira. Emma was employed at A&A Mfg. for many years starting as a seamstress and retiring...
Manuel O. Amaral
Feb 12, 2010
Manuel O. Amaral, age 70, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, following a long illness. He was the husband of Adelaide (Silva Furtado) Amaral. Born in Remedios Bretanha, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel F. Amaral and the late Helena (Oliveira)...
Joao C. Medeiros 'Vidinha'
Feb 12, 2010
Joao C. Medeiros 'Vidinha', age 58, of Fall River, passed away at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, on Friday, February 12, 2010, following an illness. He was the husband of Alda M. (Rego) Medeiros. Born in Lagoa, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Carlos Vidinha and the late...
Raymond Reis
Feb 12, 2010
Raymond Reis, age 71, of Westport, MA, passed away unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, on Friday, February 12, 2010. He was the loving companion of Alice Lourenco, her daughter Elizabeth Nicholson and granddaughter Aleece Nicholson, all of Westport. Born on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Joseph I. dos...
Nancy N. Drabble
Feb 6, 2010
Nancy N. (Grimsley) Drabble, 63, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 6th. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Holland W. and Norma D. (Villandre) Grimsley. She was the former wife of the late Richard J. Drabble. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she worked for GTE Sylvania, Deknatel and St. Anne's Hospital. She...
Charles Joseph Hodkinson Sr.
Feb 6, 2010
Charles Joseph Hodkinson Sr. (Charlie) of Fall River entered into eternal life surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was the husband of Mary Mitchell Hodkinson. He was born in Fall River the son of Delia (Warrener)& Harold J. Hodkinson Sr. Charles was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and received his bachelors degree from St....
Christina Lima
Feb 3, 2010
Christina Lima, 91, of Somerset, passed away on February 3, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Joseph Lima, Sr. Born in Somerset, daughter of the late Manuel and Mariana (Lima) DeCosta. She is survived by her beloved sons, Steven Paul with whom she resided and David (wife-Norma Jean) Lima of Dighton; daughter-in-law, Norma Marie Lima of Somerset; 7 grandchildren,...
Louis Rapoza
Feb 1, 2010
Louis Rapoza, 87, of Fall River, husband of Aldina (Nicolau) Rapoza, died on February 1, 2010 at home after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel & Angelina (Moniz) Rapoza, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River and was also known as "Cisco" in his younger days. A retired state and city department of...
Angelina M. Ferreira
Jan 29, 2010
Angelina M. Ferreira, 90, of Fall River & Westport, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2010. She was the wife of the late Jose Moso Ferreira. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria do Carmo (Medeiros) Coroa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966....
Marie E. Charette
Jan 26, 2010
Marie E. Charette, of Colfax St., entered into heaven at home beside her children. She ascended to her meeting place to join the angels and her husband, Francis "Butch" Charette and her parents, Serafim and Mary Furtado. She was mother of Karen M. and Michael P. Charette; grandmother of Kristy Lee and Michael Francis Charette; sister of Sarah Nogueira (husband-Frank)...
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