Fernando Rodrigues
Jan 24, 2009
Fernando Rodrigues, 90, son of the late Antonio Rodrigues and Maria Augusta (Rebello) Rodrigues, died peacefully at home, in Fall River, surrounded by his family on Jan 24, 2009. He was the devoted husband of the late Eliza (Ramos) Rodrigues. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Nevada BB-36. Born in Valley Falls, RI, he...
Donald Bollin, Jr.
Jan 24, 2009
Donald Bollin, Jr., 35, of Mayfield, NY, passed suddenly on January 24, 2009 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, NY. Born February 11, 1973 in Fall River, MA, he is survived by: his parents Don & JoAnn (Perry) Bollin of Tiverton, RI; his fiancée of 9 years Amy Ashline and daughters Kyla Lucille (4), Brenna Yvonne (3), and baby girl Amara...
Evangeline Medeiros
Jan 23, 2009
Evangeline (August) Medeiros, 91, of New Bedford, formerly of Tremont St, Fall River, died Friday January 23, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford after a short illness. She was the widow of Manuel Medeiros and, formerly, widow of Frank Rapoza. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late James & Maria (Souza) August, she grew up in Somerset and...
Julia Senica
Jan 17, 2009
Julia (Costa) Senica, 83, of Fall River, passed away on January 17, 2009 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the widow of Sidonio Senica. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Julio & Luisa do Conceicao Costa. A Fall River resident since 1978, she was a retired textile worker. Survivors include sons, Julio Costa...
Manuel E. Bonanca
Jan 14, 2009
Manuel E. Bonanca, 77, of 296 Fifth St., passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by his family. Husband of Maria Bonanca for the last 52 years. Born in Sao Pedro, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Artur and Maria da Gloria (Medeiros) Bonanca. He was a member of the Academica Club. He was father of Joe, Arthur, Victor, Tony,...
Joan C. Benevides
Jan 12, 2009
Joan Catherine (Hart) Benevides, 79, of Kay Street, Somerset, died Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Benevides, Sr. Born in Fall River, Mrs. Benevides was the daughter of the late James D. and Angela (Greene) Hart. She lived in Somerset for 47 years. She graduated with highest honors from Sacred Heart Academy...
Angelo Petrasso
Jan 10, 2009
Angelo Petrasso, Jr., 82, formerly of McGowan St. passed away on January 10, 2009 at Kimwell Health Care Center. Husband of the late Hortense (Moniz) Petrasso. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Botelho) Petrasso. Angelo was a Navy Veteran of WW II and loved ballroom dancing. He was the father of Joanne...
Berino P. Serpa
Jan 10, 2009
Berino P. Serpa, 98, of Fall River, passed away January 10, 2009 at the Highlander Nursing Center. Husband of the late Mariana (Ferreira) Serpa. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he immigrated to this city in 1963. He loved taking care of his yard, playing scratch tickets and watching his Boston Red Sox. Father of Ceasar Serpa (companion-Geraldine) and Lucio Serpa...
Baltasar P. Resendes
Jan 9, 2009
Baltasar P Resendes, 69, of Tiverton, formerly of Orange St., Fall River passed away January 9, 2009 unexpectedly. Husband of Maria Lucilia (Resendes) Resendes. Born in Faial da Terra, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel M. and Artemisia (Pereira) Resendes. A finished carpenter by trade, he had worked at several boat yards. He was a...
Emma Nunes
Jan 5, 2009
Emma Nunes, 83, of Fall River, passed away January 5th after a long illness. She was the wife of Alfred Nunes for 63 years. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Eugene and Emma (Potvin) Belanger, Emma was a retired textile worker and enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing cards and oil painting. She was mother of Ruby Madeline Wagner; grandmother...
Idalina Bernardo
Jan 3, 2009
Idalina "Eileen" Bernardo, 82, formerly of Stafford Rd, widow of Edward C. Bernardo, died on January 3, 2009 at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Frank M. & Alexandrina (Oliveira) Aguiar, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Prior to her retirement in 1988, she worked in the local garment industry as a sewing...
Joao Leite
Jan 2, 2009
Joao Leite, 87, of Westport, husband of the late Maria E.S. (Barbosa) Leite, died on January 2, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Maia St. Michael Azores, son of the late Angelina (Botelho) & Antonio Carreiro Leite, he emigrated to Fall River in 1972. Mr. Leite worked in the local textile industry and also at...
Abelina Bernardo
Jan 2, 2009
On January 2nd, 2009, Abelina "Evelyn" Bernardo, 80, beloved wife of the late Albert Bernardo, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River on March 16, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph Barata Bandeira and the late Laura (Rodrigues) Bandeira, she lived in the Fall River area throughout her entire life, and most recently...
Isidore C. Andrade
Jan 2, 2009
Isidore C. Andrade, 92, of Somerset, passed away on January 2, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of the late Mary (Correia) Andrade. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Frances (Rego Costa) Andrade. A Navy Veteran of WW II, he owned the former IC Andrade Trucking Co. for several years. He then went on to retire...
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...