Pedro G. Cruz
May 4, 2009
Pedro G. Cruz, age 68, of Fall River, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 4, 2009, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Conceicao (Rodrigues) Cruz. Born in Brazil, he was a son of the late Jorge G. Da Cruz and the late Maria (Dos Santos) Da Cruz. After residing in Brazil for...
Dina Amaral
May 2, 2009
Dina Amaral, 93, of Swansea, died on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Kimwell Health Care Center, Fall River. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel & Angela (Mathews) Oliveira. She was employed in the local textile industry for many years. Survivors include: son, Manuel Amaral of Ocala, FL; sisters, Henrietta "Etta" Rebello of Portsmouth, Inez...
Escolastica Tavares Pereira
May 1, 2009
Escolastica Tavares Pereira, age 82, passed away on May 1, 2009, following an extended illness. She was the widow of Armando A. Pereira, formerly of Claflin Street in Fall River. Born in the village of Remedios Bretanha on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Tavares and the late Isabel (Estacio)...
Dean Anthony Luz
Apr 30, 2009
Dean Anthony Luz, 36, of Washington St., passed away unexpectedly on April 30. Born in Fall River, son of Eileen (Amaral) Luz and the late George "Happy" Luz. He graduated from Diman Regional High School and was a Navy Veteran of Desert Shield. Besides his mother, survivors include, his former wife, Leonor (Casimiro) Luz; their children, Tyler Anthony, Taela Lee...
Lisa Marie Desmarais
Apr 30, 2009
Lisa Marie Desmarais, 33, of No. Dartmouth, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School & BCC, and worked as a dental assistant. Survivors include: stepfather & mother, Raymond & Linda (Desmarais) Cabral, and daughter, Areyonna Andrade, all of No. Dartmouth; brother, Mitchell Bradham of Westport;...
Elaine Carvalho
Apr 28, 2009
Elaine Carvalho, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2009 after a short illness. Widow of Donald Carvalho. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio V. and Mary (Perry) Almeida. She worked as a sewing machine operator for over 50 years at numerous mills in Fall River before retiring in 2003. She was a volunteer...
Maurice A. Desmarais
Apr 26, 2009
Maurice A. Desmarais, age 64, of Swansea, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2009, while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. He was the beloved husband of Carol E. (Vital) Desmarais. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Maurice Desmarais and the late Florence Desmarais. A resident of Swansea for many yeas, he was a...
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...