Eileen Mattos
Jan 1, 2009
Eileen (Silvia) Mattos, 82, of Somerset, passed away on January 1, 2009. She was the widow of Arthur Mattos. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph & Guilhermina (de Sousa) Silvia. Eileen worked as a dietary assistant for Charlton Memorial Hospital and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Paul Mattos of Somerset, a daughter,...
Antone Decosta
Dec 30, 2008
Antone T. DeCosta, Jr., 78, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday after a brief illness. Husband of Doris (Boisvert) DeCosta. Born in Fall River, son of the late Antone T. and Blanche (Collins) DeCosta. He was a liquor salesman for over 40 years, retiring from Colonial Wholesale Beverage Company. He was a life member of Fall River Elks. An avid golfer,...
Alice (Silva) Silvia
Dec 28, 2008
Alice (Silva) Silvia, age 96, formerly of 9 Davis St., Fall River, died Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center, surrounded by family and misty-eyed, care giving professionals who had attended her during her six plus years at the facility. She was the wife of the late Augustus A. "Fred" Silvia. Born in Fall River, last surviving child...
Doris St. Pierre
Dec 27, 2008
Doris (Sicard) St. Pierre, 79, of Berkley, passed away Saturday after an extended illness. She was the wife of Leodore St. Pierre, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Ludger & Clara (Letendre) Sicard. Besides her husband, Doris is survived by daughters, Patricia Noonan of Nashua, NH, Susan Habelt and her...
Diana D. Petras
Dec 27, 2008
Diana D. "Dot" (Pavao) Petras, 87, of Fall River passed away on December 27, 2008. Wife of Charles P. Petras, daughter of the late Ludger & Maria Pavao. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she worked as a nurse's aide at the former Truesdale Hospital. Survivors include a son, Donald Correira of Fall River, grandchildren, Diane Clement + John A....
Mary T. Affonso
Dec 22, 2008
Mary T. (Furtado) Affonso, 80, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Wife of Alberto M. Affonso, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel V. & Laura (Costa) Furtado. A graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, class of 1947, she moved to Tiverton in 1962 having worked for its...
Hilda Dicorpo
Dec 19, 2008
Hilda DiCorpo, 82, formerly of Barrett St., passed away on December 19, 2008 at Kimwell Nursing Home. Widow of Antone R. DiCorpo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Medeiros) Lima. A sewing machine operator, she worked for many years at the former Auerbach Robe Co. She was mother of Robert DiCorpo (wife - Frances); grandmother...
Maria Vieira
Dec 18, 2008
Maria Vieira, 86, of 149 Tecumseh St., passed away on December 18, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Wife of Joao Vieira. Born in Lomba da Maia, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Mota. Mother of John and Joseph Vieira, Mary Lou Braga, Grinoalda Botelho, Theresa DaPonte and Goreti Amaral. Sister of Lourdes...
Deolinda Silvia
Dec 16, 2008
Deolinda "Linda" Silvia, 80, of Fall River, died Tuesday 12/16/08 at Kindred Hospital, Stoughton after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio & Maria Lia (Carvalho) Silvia, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She had worked at the former F.R. Knitting Mills for many years. She was an avid Red Sox fan. Sister...
Nancy A. Maccarone
Dec 13, 2008
Nancy A. (Del Signore) Maccarone, age 86, the widow of Henry M. Maccarone, passed away at her home in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Born in Johnston, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Seraphino Del Signore and the late Mariana (Macacch) Del Signore. After residing in Rhode Island and Rehoboth, MA, for several years,...
James S. Domingos
Dec 13, 2008
James S. Domingos, 80, of 240 Barnes St., Fall River passed away Sturday December 13, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was the widower of Agnes (Cabral) Domingos. Born in Fall River he was the son of the late Manuel (Curley) and Palmira (Gaspar) Domingos. Mr. Domingos was a Korean War veteran and served many years...
David Rebello
Dec 10, 2008
David "Duke" Rebello, 81, of Fall River, died on December 10, 2008 at Clifton Rehab, Somerset after a long illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph & Mary (Medeiros) Rebello, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He worked as a laborer at Newport Naval Base for about 30 years. A Navy veteran of WWII, he...
Marie E. Charette
Dec 9, 2008
Marie E. Charette, 82, of Fall River, passed away on December 9, 2008 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. Widow of John J. Charette. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Elizabeth V. (Scrivens) Bowker. She retired from the former Louis Hand Co. where she had worked for 32 years and was a...
Nancy L. Finley
Dec 9, 2008
Nancy L. Finley, 57, passed away on December 9, 208 after a short illness. Wife of Albert E. Finley. Born in Fall River, daughter of Rita Pimental & the late John Pimental. Mother of Gina Finley, Kristina Finley & Eric Rego. Grandmother of Catie Coelho & Matthu Finley. Sister of John, Charles & Michael Pimental, Donna Williams, Joyce Ferreira, Karen...
James R. Monsour
Dec 9, 2008
James R. "Mony" Monsour, 84, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at Country Gardens Nursing Center. Husband of Angela (Marchesi) Monsour. Born in Fall River, son of the late Sahady and Nora (Swidey) Monsour. An Army veteran of WW II, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He graduated from Boston University and, after receiving his masters, went on to teach...
Stuart W. Mattos
Dec 7, 2008
Stuart W. Mattos, 75, of Somerset, passed away Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Margaret (Travers) Mattos. Born in Fall River, son of the late Gustave V. and Dorothy (Fennelly) Mattos. He Served in the Army during Korean War. Before retiring, Stu worked with his brother at Gustave Mattos Electric Co. which was founded by his father. He is...
Idaline Demello
Dec 3, 2008
Idaline "Lee" DeMello, 92, formerly of Pine St., Fall River, passed away December 3, 2008 at Country Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea. Widow of Anthony DeMello. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joao & Maria (Rezendes) Medeiros. A retired seamstress, she enjoyed bingo, word search puzzles and loved her Red Sox. Mother of Robert A. DeMello (wife – Pat)...
Robert Medeiros
Dec 3, 2008
Robert Medeiros, 66, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Mary Ann Medeiros. Born in Fall River, son of the late Virginio "Gene" and Laura (Bettencourt) Medeiros. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the AMVETS in Somerset and VFW in Swansea. Father of Robert Barthel, Sally Rego and the late Doreen...
Maria Isabel Frazao
Dec 3, 2008
Maria I. Frazao, 92, formerly of 5455 No. Main St.. passed away Wednesday at Catholic Memorial Home. widow of Joao Frazao. Born in Rosario Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao and the late Rosa da Luz (Tavares) Cabral Pacheco. Mother of Marinela Malina (husband-Jose); grandmother of John and Luis Malina; great grandmother of William and Caitlin Isabel...
M. Joanne Fernandes
Dec 3, 2008
M. Joanne (Medeiros) Fernandes, formerly McGuiness, 67 of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 after courageously battling a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of Mary (Roies) Medeiros of Fall River and the late Antone Medeiros. Joanne attended Mount Saint Mary High School and went on to graduate from Bridgewater State College in 1963, where she also...