Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Antonio S. Paz

Antonio S. Paz

Jun 20, 2009

Antonio S. Paz, 71, of Fall River, husband of Osvalda (Medeiros) Paz, died Saturday on June 20, 2009 after an illness. Born in Sao Roque, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel S. & Maria Encarnacao (Duarte) Paz, he emigrated to Fall River in 1973. He was employed in the local textile industry – retiring in 2001 – and...

Samuel Thomas, Jr.

Samuel Thomas, Jr.

Jun 19, 2009

Samuel Thomas, Jr, 71, of Somerset, husband of Freda (Saber) Thomas, died on June 19, 2009 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Providence RI, son of the late Samuel & Margaret (Asermily) Thomas, he lived in Somerset for the past 39 years. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for various companies, including the former Rust...

Joao C. Botelho

Joao C. Botelho

Jun 17, 2009

Joao C. Botelho, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 16, at St. Anne's Hospital. He was married to Maria Alexandrina (Resendes) Botelho, with whom he shared 59 years. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was son of the late Jose and Jorgelina (Cabral) Botelho. A construction laborer for General Fence...

Eduino Carreiro

Eduino Carreiro

Jun 17, 2009

Eduino Carreiro, 49, of Fall River, passed away on June 17. Husband of Adriana M. (Claudio) Carreiro, he was born in Frequezia da Achadinha Conselho de Nordeste, Sao Miguel Azores and was the son of the late Leonildo Carreiro de Medeiros and Maria Clementina (da Silva). A construction laborer, he had worked for Giorgios, Modern Continental and Testa Construction Companies....

Randy J. Lake, Jr.

Randy J. Lake, Jr.

Jun 17, 2009

Randy J. Lake, Jr., 23, of Norridgewock, Maine, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in an auto accident in Maine. Born in Fall River, son of Jerilyn Vieira of Bar Harbor, ME and Randy J. Lake of Fall River, he lived in Maine for the past 3 years. He was employed with Walpole Fence Co. of Pittsfield, ME. Besides his parents,...

Antonio T. Cabral

Antonio T. Cabral

Jun 17, 2009

Antonio T. Cabral, 67, of Fall River, husband of Laudalina (Medeiros) Cabral, died Wednesday 6/17/09 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River, son of Antonio T. & Maria da Gloria (Pacheco) Cabral, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He attended Brown University and was a graduate of the Mass. College of Pharmacy. He...

Paul M. Elias

Paul M. Elias

Jun 14, 2009

Paul M. Elias, 44, of Berkley, formerly of Fall River, passed away on June 14, 2009. Born in Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Adelino and Zenaide (Ferreira) Elias of Fall River. A construction foreman, Paul was currently with LM Holdings, LLC and formerly with Modern Continental Construction. He was vice president of the...

Irene Costa

Irene Costa

Jun 9, 2009

Irene Costa, aged 84, of Fall River, widow of Edward Costa, died Tuesday, 6/9/09, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel R. & Francelina (Cabral) Teixeira, she was a lifelong resident. She worked at Trends Mfg until her retirement. Mother of Diane Guay of Fall River and the late Edward...

Irene M. Mcfeeley

Irene M. Mcfeeley

Jun 8, 2009

Irene (Medeiros) McFeeley, 96, of Boston, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Monday after an extended illness. Widow of John P. McFeeley. Born in Vermont, daughter of the late Joseph P. & Adelina (Pacheco) Medeiros. For 30 years, she owned and operated Irene's Beauty Salon out of her home in Boston. She loved to sew, knit and cook, but...

Catherine R. Souza

Catherine R. Souza

Jun 4, 2009

Catherine R. Souza, formerly Marshall and formerly of Fall River, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Orchard View Manor in Riverside, RI. Widow of Joseph A. Marshall and Alfred Souza. Born in Fall River and a lifetime resident, she was daughter of the late Antone and Mary Rapoza. A member of the ILGWU, she worked at the...

Deborah A. Fry

Deborah A. Fry

May 30, 2009

Deborah (Archer) Fry, age 54, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was the widow of Daniel Fry. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. Archer and the late Katherine (Campbell) Archer. A resident of New Bedford since 2005, she was raised in Fall River...

Lucy Fazzina

Lucy Fazzina

May 29, 2009

Lucy (Nunes) Fazzina, 81, widow of Alexander Fazzina, passed away on Friday. Residing in Somerset since 1968, she left work in the garment trade at an early age to raise her family. Lucy enjoyed dancing. Daughter of the late Manuel and Victoria (Cordeiro) Nunes. Mother of David A. Fazzina, Nancy Jeffrey, Rosalind Costa and Joanne Machado; sister of Alfred Nunes,...

Palmira Souza

Palmira Souza

May 27, 2009

Palmira Souza, 95, of Fall River and formerly of Brook St. in Somerset, passed away on Wednesday at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Widow of John Souza. Born on the island of Madeira, daughter of the late Carlos and Maria (Gomes) Pimenta. Along with her husband, Pal was a co-proprietor of Jack's Market on North Main St. for 26...

Alzira O. Pessoa

Alzira O. Pessoa

May 27, 2009

Alzira O. (Oliveira) Pessoa, 84, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. Widow of Frederico D. Pessoa. Survivors include sons, Eduardo O. Pessoa and his wife Helena of Fall River, and Amilcar O. Pessoa and his wife Maria of Fall River; a brother, Peter Oliveira of North Carolina, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and...

John L. Melo

John L. Melo

May 23, 2009

John L. Melo, 63, of Westport, husband of Alda (Pavao) Melo, died Saturday, 5/23/09 at Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of John & Inez (Arruda) Melo, he emigrated to Fall River in 1955 and lived in Westport for over 30 years. He was a foundry foreman employed at Belcher Corp. of Easton...

Maria Fatima Soares

Maria Fatima Soares

May 22, 2009

Maria Fatima Soares, 60, of Fall River, widow of Abel Leite, died Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of Maria de Rosario of Sao Vincente, St. Michael, Azores and the late Manuel Farias, she emigrated to Fall River in 1998. She had worked as a housekeeper for 14 years at...

Alexander S. Fazzina

Alexander S. Fazzina

May 20, 2009

Alexander S. Fazzina, 76, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday. Husband of Lucy (Nunes) Fazzina. Son of the late Frederick & Catherine Fazzina. He worked for many years in garment manufacturing. Father of David A. Fazzina, Nancy Jeffrey, Rosalind Costa and Joanne Machado; brother of Joseph Fazzina, Dolores Lynch & Camella Mello; grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 7. He...

Louis D. Pettine

Louis D. Pettine

May 20, 2009

Retired Southeastern Regional Transit Authority administrator Louis D. Pettine, 67, entered into eternal rest May 20, 2009 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center in Fall River. He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Susan, his son Jeffrey Pettine and his wife, Suzanne; his daughter Amy Pettine and her husband Jeff Drury; two grandchildren, Isabella Pettine and Samantha Drury. He...

George M. Silva

George M. Silva

May 18, 2009

George M. Silva, D.M.D., age 77, of Westport, MA, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, following an illness. He was the husband of Nancy (Treby) Silva. Born in Fall River, he was the eldest child of the late Jose Silva and the late Agnes (Moniz) Silva. A Westport resident for many years,...

Isabel M. Aguiar

Isabel M. Aguiar

May 17, 2009

Isabel M. (Cabral) Aguiar, 60, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of Carlos M. Aguiar, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. She was born in Livramento, St. Michael, Azores, and was the daughter of...

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