Maria F. Pereira
Apr 26, 2009
Maria (Farias) Pereira, 73, of Fall River, wife of Manuel Pereira, died on April 26, 2009 after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio & Matilde (Batista) Farias, she emigrated to Fall River in 1969. She was employed in the local garment industry for many years, retiring in 1998. Besides her husband of 57...
Valdemiro P. Torres
Apr 25, 2009
Valdemiro P. Torres, 49, of Fall River, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was the husband of Lucia (Pacheco) Torres. Born in Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, son of Maria do Carmo (Mota) Pacheco Torres of St Michael and the late Manuel Pacheco Torres, he emigrated to Fall River...
Adelino "Pee-Wee" Rego
Apr 24, 2009
Adelino "Pee-Wee" Rego, 79, of Westport, husband of the late Evelyn (Silvia) Rego, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Candido & Maria (Arruda) Rego, he resided in Westport for the past 36 years. An auto mechanic for many years, he retired from Barboza Ford in 1994. Even...
Mary C. Digiammo
Apr 21, 2009
Mary C. (Zamoyta) DiGiammo, 88, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at Crawford Nursing Home. Widow of Ernest C. DiGiammo. Born in NY, NY, daughter of the late Stanislaus ad Apoliano Zamoyta. Mary was a teacher at the Fowler School for 30 years. A parishioner of Holy Rosary Church, she served as Eucharistic Minister and belonged to their Ladies Guild....
Manuel Amaral Jr.
Apr 20, 2009
Manuel Amaral Jr, of Fall River, formerly of Davis St, husband of the late Maria (Monte Carvalho) Amaral, died on April 20, 2009 at Country Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea. Born in Lomba da Maia, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Maria P. (Resendes) Amaral Cordeiro, he emigrated to Fall River in 1968. Employed in the local construction...
Joseph L. Barboza
Apr 18, 2009
VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE Joseph L. Barboza, 65, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the former husband of Janice (Silva) Barboza. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, son of Manuel Cordeiro Barboza of Fall River and the late Antonina (Roias) Barboza. A resident of Fall River for over 40 years, he spent his...
Cleveland M. Panell
Apr 18, 2009
Cleveland M. Panell, 82, of Fall River, formerly of Beattie St., passed away on April 18, 2009 at Crawford Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was the husband of Maria Gloria (Macri) Panell, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, son of the late Cecil and Katie (Hicks) Panell. A Fall River...
Bella Nunes
Apr 16, 2009
Bella (Rapoza) Nunes, 90, of Belleview Ave., Tiverton, passed away on April 16, 2009 after a long illness. Widow of Peter C. Nunes. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jesse and Mary (Rocha) Rapoza. A Tiverton resident since 1957, she was a retired textile worker and greatly enjoyed knitting and crochet. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Nunes of...
Philomena Ferrucci
Apr 15, 2009
Philomena Ferrucci, 80, formerly of Eddy Street, passed away Wednesday, April 15, at Crawford Nursing Home. Born in Providence, daughter of the late John and Rose (Imbriglio) Ferrucci. She lived in this city for most of her life. She was also sister of the late Anna Ferrucci. Her funeral was private and she was buried in her family lot at...
Mary S. Rebelo
Apr 11, 2009
Mary Sousa Rebelo, 90 of Somerset passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2009. Widow of Manuel J. Rebelo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Helena (Lima Brum) Carvalho Sousa. She was an active member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Mother of Edgar S. and Jesse Rebelo; sister of the late Manuel C. Sousa. She...
Robert "Bobby" W. Manton
Apr 10, 2009
Robert "Bobby" Manton, 23, of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, 2009. Born in Fall River son of Charles Vieira and Nancy Manton of Portsmouth, RI. A salesman, he worked for the Sleepy's Mattress Store. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and beautiful smile. Besides...
Victoria A. Daghir
Apr 9, 2009
Victoria A. Daghir, 87, of Somerset, MA., passed away on April 9, 2009 after a short illness. Widow of Charles A. Daghir. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Peter and Eva Salih. Beloved mother of Charlene Faria, Paul A. and Ernest P. Daghir; sister of the late Lena Saber and Sadie Ayash. She also leaves 4 granddaughters, 7...
Mary C. Alpoim
Apr 9, 2009
Mary C. Alpoim, 87, of Fall River, wife of Jose P. Alpoim, died on April 9, 2009 at Clifton Rehab, Somerset. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Anna (Duarte) Ventura, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Employed in the local textile industry for many years until her retirement in 1984, she was especially known...
Alice Correia
Apr 7, 2009
Alice Correia, 98, of Fall River, widow of Joao Correia, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2009. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joao C. & Maria (Bernardo) Reis, she was raised in St Michael, Azores, and returned to Fall River in 1961. Survivors include: son, Oliver Correia (and his wife Lillian) of Fall...
John M. Medeiros
Apr 7, 2009
John M. Medeiros, 68, of North Dighton, passed away Tuesday after an extended illness. He was the husband of Maria (Pereira) Medeiros. with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Povoacao, he was the son of Manuel and Leontina Medeiros of Dighton. A contractor, he owned and operated J M Medeiros & Son, Inc. for many years. John...
Thomas Gil Almeida
Apr 7, 2009
Thomas Gil Almeida, age 54, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly in Fall River on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Gil Almeida and the late Philomena (Botelho) Almeida. A Somerset resident for most his life, he was a graduate of Somerset High School and Bridgewater State College. He was employed by...
Harriet Stanley
Apr 6, 2009
Harriet Stanley, age 80, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the widow of Norval Augustus Stanley, II. Born in Lorain, Ohio, she was the eldest daughter of the late Alley Eldeb and the late Anna (Morano) Eldeb. A resident of Fall River since 1995, she was raised...
Barbara Augustine
Apr 6, 2009
Barbara Augustine, 73, of Somerset, passed away on April 6, 2009 following an extended illness. Widow of Frank C. Augustine. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose and Edith (Pimental) Arruda. She was employed by the Fall River School Department and worked as a teacher's aide in the special needs program at BMC Durfee High School for over...
Emma Nunes
Apr 5, 2009
Emma Nunes, 90, passed on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Widow of Manuel R. Nunes & Joseph P. Santos, Jr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jacinto & Maria (Reis) Tavares. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was employed as a weaver at the former Bourne Mills. Survivors included a daughter Joan E....
Joseph T. Azar
Apr 3, 2009
Joseph T. Azar, 91, lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away on April 3, 2009. Devoted husband of the late Zachree "Toni" (Shaker) Azar. Born in Fall River, son of the late Thomas and Mintaha (Joseph) Azar. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1935, he went on to serve in the US Army during WWII, reaching the...