Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Alice Araujo

Alice Araujo

Nov 1, 2024

Alice Araujo formerly Costa, 63, of Fall River, wife of Jose C. Araujo, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Anibal Pacheco and the late Ermelinda (Arruda) Pacheco.

She was employed as floor supervisor lead for a number of years at the...

Eduarda M. Rodrigues

Eduarda M. Rodrigues

Nov 1, 2024

Eduarda M. Rodrigues, 95, of Somerset, widow of Eduardo L. Rodrigues, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Catholic Memorial Home after a short illness. Born in Maia, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Francisco do Monte Raposo and the late Maria de Deus Linhares, she emigrated with her family to the United States in 1967....

Manuel V. Miranda

Manuel V. Miranda

Oct 26, 2024

Manuel V. Miranda, 89, of Fall River, husband of the late Julieta (Bertolucci) Miranda, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home following a period of declining health. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Joao Miranda and the late Maria (Raposo) Miranda.

Prior to his retirement he...

Yvette E. Abrams

Yvette E. Abrams

Oct 20, 2024

Yvette E. (Lapre) Abrams, formerly Tolley, 95, of Swansea, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Widow of Arthur T. Abrams, she was the former widow of Norman E. Tolley. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred Lapre and the late Florida (Benjamin) Lapre, she lived in Swansea...

Thomas Halpen

Thomas Halpen

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Halpen age 62, passed away on October 12, 2024. He leaves behind his Mom, Judy Halpen; sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-niece, grand-nephews and many other family members and friends, to reunite with his late brother for eternity in Heaven.

His Funeral arrangements were private.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing...

Antonio C. Pedro

Antonio C. Pedro

Oct 10, 2024

Antonio C. Pedro, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Marie L. (Hubert) Pedro, passed away at home on Thursday, October 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Pedro and the late Benvinda (Miranda) Pedro, he emigrated to Fall River at the age of 14...

Jeremiah V. Luongo

Jeremiah V. Luongo

Oct 9, 2024

Attorney Jeremiah Vincent Luongo, 89 years young, of Fall River, husband of Joan Rita (Fielding) Luongo, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Antonio Luongo and the late Elizabeth (Hughes) Luongo, he also resided on Gardner's...

Daciel Manuel Oliveira

Daciel Manuel Oliveira

Oct 9, 2024

Daciel Manuel Oliveira, 64, of Fall River, husband of Idalina (Silva) Oliveira, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital following a long illness. Born in Feteiras de Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Oliveira Martins and the late Maria Jesus (Elias) Martins.

Prior to his retirement he...

Patricia A. Fontaine

Patricia A. Fontaine

Oct 7, 2024

Patricia A. Fontaine, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, wife of the late Herbert R. Fontaine, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John Goncalo and the late Edith (Dunn) Goncalo.

Prior to her retirement she was a knitting machine operator in the local textile industry...

Joao Maria Oliveira Senra

Joao Maria Oliveira Senra

Oct 5, 2024

Joao Maria Oliveira Senra, 70, of Westport, husband of Fatima (Pavao) Senra, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Joao Bom, Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Urbano Senra and the late Maria (Oliveira) Senra.

Before...

Jose M. Mota

Jose M. Mota

Oct 5, 2024

Jose Martins Mota, 73, of Fall River, longtime companion of Maria Cabral, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 5, 2024, after a short illness. Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Fernando C. Mota and late Olinda (Moniz) Mota, he emigrated to Fall River in 1966.

Prior to his...

Marie Medeiros

Marie Medeiros

Oct 4, 2024

Marie Medeiros, 93, of Somerset, widow of Alfred P. Medeiros, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, October 4, 2024. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel N. Medeiros and the late Mary (Mendonca) Medeiros.

A nurse's assistant for a short time in her younger years, Marie was a homemaker...

Eva Furtado

Eva Furtado

Oct 3, 2024

Eva (Paiva) Furtado of Somerset, wife of the late Charles Furtado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Clifton Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Liduina (Roderigues) Paiva.

Prior to her retirement she was employed as a Social Worker...

David M. Machado

David M. Machado

Sep 29, 2024

David M. Machado, 97, of Fall River, husband of Evelyn L. (Proulx) Machado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel Machado and the late Mary (Vieira) Machado.

A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II...

Kyley M Relvinha

Kyley M Relvinha

Sep 29, 2024

Kyley M. Relvinha, 31, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Kenneth Relvinha and Michelle (Costa) O'Brien.

She loved crafting, especially creating beaded bracelets, cooking, and socializing with her friends. Most notably, Kyley had a "heart of Gold" and was...

Mary Jo Ferreira

Mary Jo Ferreira

Sep 28, 2024

Mary Jo Ferreira, 61, of Fall River, widow of Carlos A. Ferreira, passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Luiz Resendes and the late Filomena (Aguiar) Resendes, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

Employed as a seamstress at Precision Sportswear for...

Pedro Da Veiga

Pedro Da Veiga

Sep 26, 2024

Pedro Da Veiga, 83, of Fall River, husband of Maria Jesus Monteiro (Fontes) Veiga, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Cabo Verde, a son of the late Joviano Da Veiga and the late Maria De Andrade, he emigrated to Brockton, MA, in 2000 and resided in Fall River for the past three...

Thomas A. James

Thomas A. James

Sep 26, 2024

Thomas A. James, of Swansea, MA, passed peacefully on September 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA at the age of 74, after a brief battle with a terminal illness. Born in Newport, RI, the son of the late Kenneth Allan James and the late Hazel Marion (Burr) James, he moved to Swansea in the late...

Antonio M. Silva

Antonio M. Silva

Sep 23, 2024

Antonio M. Silva, 69, of Westport, husband of Natalia (Mota) Silva, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024 following a long illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was a son of the late Jose T. Silva and the late Silvina (Martins) Silva.

Prior to his retirement, he was owner and operator of...

Margaret Ann Barboza

Margaret Ann Barboza

Sep 22, 2024

Margaret Ann Barboza, 93, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Fall River Health Care following a long illness. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Barboza and the late Mary (Teixeira) Barboza.

An amazing cook, she also loved baking, knitting, crocheting, reading, and her daily...

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