Jesse R. Martin
Jan 18, 2010
Jesse R. Martin, age 78, of Fall River, passed away on January 18, 2010. He was the son of the late Jesse & Maria (Taveira) Martin. Jesse graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in 1950 and attended Bradford Durfee Technical Institute. He worked for his uncle, John Taveira, who owned Taveira Beef & Provisions. When Mr. Taveira retired, Jesse, along...
Mary L. Medeiros
Jan 18, 2010
Mary L. Medeiros, 93, of Beattie St., passed away on January 18, 2010. Widow of Manuel DeMedeiros. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose & Maria Candida (Dias) Ricardo. She moved to Fall River in 1960 and was employed by Stafford Garments and Cherry Dress Co. Mary was known for her kindness, generosity and sense of...
Mary J. Bastek
Jan 17, 2010
Mary J. Bastek, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. Widow of Stanley F. Bastek. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Pavao) Rapoza. Survivors include a son, Ronald Sleeper; daughters, Patti Sleeper and Yvonne Alves; a sister, Delia Bettencourt; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Mother of the late Raymond Sleeper, sister...
Daguimar Raposo
Jan 16, 2010
Daguimar Raposo, 91, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, passed away on January 16, 2010. She was the widow of Manuel P. Raposo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Silva) Cordeiro. Survivors include a sister, Adeline Terceira, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was also sister of the late Mary Simoes,...
Guilherme S. Varao
Jan 14, 2010
Guilherme S. Varao, 73, of Fall River, husband of Julieta (Rego) Varao, died 1/14/2010 at St. Anne's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose & Maria Lucia (Galego) Varao, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969. Prior to his retirement he was employed in the local textile industry for many years....
Thomas R Medeiros
Jan 13, 2010
Thomas R. Medeiros, age 61, born July, 6 1948 , passed away in Fall River on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010. Born in Portugal, on the island of Sao Miguel, he arrived in the United States at the age of fourteen, worked in the masonry trades for many years and operated a landscaping business. He also owned and operated a bar/pub....
Dorothy Albernaz
Jan 7, 2010
Dorothy Albernaz, 75, of Fall River, died Thursday 1/7/10 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. Daughter of the late Joseph & Helen (Moreira) Albernaz, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Employed as a claims representative with Aetna for 25 years until her retirement, she had also worked for Custard Ins. and MRC. She was a parishioner of Espirito...
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...