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...
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...