Cidalia R. Reis
Sep 21, 2024
Cidalia R. Reis, 53, wife of Leonardo "Lenny" Reis, passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home on Saturday, September 21, 2024 following a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Raposo and the late Margarida (Resendes) Raposo.
Prior to her retirement, due to her illness,...
Manuel V. Sousa
Sep 20, 2024
Manuel Vicente Sousa, 77, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria P. (Pavao) Sousa, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in St. Michael Azores, only child of the late Francisco Sousa Bispo and the late Angela da Conceicao Vicente, he emigrated to Fall River in 1988. Manuel served...
Sylvia Velazquez
Sep 18, 2024
Sylvia Velazquez, 79, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at R.I. Hospital. Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Eladio Velazquez and the late Marta Ortiz, she resided in New Bedford most of her life, having lived in Fall River for just the past three years,.
Devout in...
Susan Ann Silva
Sep 17, 2024
Susan A. (Larrabee) Silva, 59, of Swansea, wife of John L. Silva, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Larrabee, Jr. and the late Geraldine (Medeiros) Larrabee.
Prior to her illness, she worked as a...
Doris Mello
Sep 16, 2024
Doris Mello, 92, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Clifton Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Rego Costa and the late Mary (Cabral) Costa.
Prior to her retirement, she worked as a sewing machine operator in the local textile...
Juliet Lewis
Sep 15, 2024
Juliet Lewis, 98, of Fall River, widow of Frank P. Lewis, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Costa and the late Rosa (Medeiros) Costa.
Prior to her retirement, she had worked for many years as an office manager at a...
James Souza
Sep 13, 2024
James Souza, 72, of Fall River, husband of Patricia M. (Mello) Souza, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 13, 2024, after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late James Souza and the late Virginia (Ferris) Plante.
Jimmy worked at Citizens for Citizens for over 30 years. He...
Henrietta Demello
Sep 10, 2024
Henrietta DeMello, 76, of Westport, wife of Henry DeMello, passed away after a long private illness, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in the comforts of her home with her husband and children by her side. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Araujo and the late Mary (Pereira) Araujo.
She loved watching...
Mary Elizabeth Dasilva
Sep 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Cabral) DaSilva, 88, of Fall River passed away on September 8, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jose Bento DaSilva. Born in Somerset, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emilia (Ferreira) Cabral.
She is survived by her four children, Theresa M. DaSilva of Fall River, Elizabeth M. DaSilva and...
Felisberto M. Sousa
Sep 6, 2024
Felisberto M. Sousa, 77, of Fall River, husband of Maria Fatima (Fagundo) Sousa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Calhetas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Luis Sousa and the late Felisberta Medeiros Barbosa.
Prior to his passing, he was part owner, along with...
Manuel M. Monte
Sep 3, 2024
Manuel M. Monte, 81, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home following a long illness. He was the former husband of the late Julieta (Aguiar) Sousa. Born in Mosteiros, St.Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose Monte and the late Florinda (Almeida) Monte. He immigrated to Fall River in 1969...
Brenda L. Pomprowicz
Sep 3, 2024
Brenda L. Pomprowicz, 64, of Swansea, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by her beloved husband and children.
Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, and friend, known for her boundless love and selflessness. After graduating high school, she married her husband, Alan, with whom she shared 44 wonderful years. Together, they...
William F. Murphy
Aug 31, 2024
William ("Bill") F. Murphy, 78, of Fall River, husband of Cynthia E. (Morley) Murphy, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, after an illness. Born and raised in Fall River and a longtime resident of Somerset, he was the son of the late Matthias Murphy and the late Margaret (Reagan) Murphy. Bill was a...
Norman A. Alves
Aug 29, 2024
Norman A. Alves, 92, of Fall River, husband of Natalie (Nery) Alves, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Catholic Memorial Home, after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Anthony Alves and the late Eva (Duhamel) Alves.
A Fall River police officer for 33 years, retiring in the...
Antonio D. Tavares
Aug 28, 2024
Antonio D. C. Tavares, 74, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after courageously battling a long illness. Tony leaves behind his wife, Maria D. (Camara) Tavares (Mary Lou) and their two children, Kelly Tavares and Shaun Tavares (wife Amanda), both of Fall River; two grandchildren, Lucas and Ariana, whom he adored....
Gerald C. Perry
Aug 27, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Perry, 68 of Fall River, passed away on August 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Bedford as the third son of the late Mary (Medeiros) Perry and Manuel C. Perry of Fall River.
Jerry is the beloved husband to Alison (Medeiros) Perry of Fall River and was most proud...
Manuel "Barata" Botelho
Aug 25, 2024
Manuel "Barata" Botelho, 74, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Costa) Botelho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joaquim Medeiros and Urselina (Homen) Medeiros.
Prior to his retirement he was a machine operator in...
Maria De Lourdes Soares
Aug 23, 2024
Maria de Lourdes Soares, 82, of Westport, wife of the late Antonio Soares, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 23, 2024 following a long illness. Born Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Luis Faria and the late Maria Conceicao (Arruda) Faria.
Prior to her retirement...
Kathleen M. Levesque
Aug 23, 2024
Kathleen M. Levesque, 80, of Warwick, Rhode Island, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Greenwood Nursing Home following a long illness. She was the former wife of Albert "Pete" Levesque. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Aguiar and the late Mary (Miranda) Aguiar.
She...
Ramiro Quental
Aug 22, 2024
Ramiro Quental, 86, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria L. (Pacheco) Quental. Born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Quental and the late Cisaltina (Cordeiro) Quental.
Ramiro worked aboard the S.S. Carvalho Araújo...