Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts
Manuel S. De Sousa
May 11, 2008
Manuel S. de Sousa, 80, of High Street in Somerset, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was the husband of Cecilia R. Sousa, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Calhetas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Soares & Maria de Jesus (Machado) de...
Eva F. Alves
May 9, 2008
Eva F. Alves, 88, of Fall River passed on peacefully on May 9, 2008 after a long illness. Wife of John Rego Alves for 66 years, she was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joao and Guilhermina (Custodio) Feliz Silva. Eva enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her home and the many pets she had...
Kevin J. Marino
May 9, 2008
Kevin J. Marino, 50, of Fall River, passed away on May 9, 2008 after a brief illness. Husband of Denise (Bousquet) Marino, he was born in Fall River, son of the late Dominic and Eva (Alfonso) DiCarlo. Kevin was a shipping supervisor for Silver Line Windows and previously worked for the former Globe Mfg. Co. He was an avid sports...
Marion F. Pineau
May 5, 2008
Marion F. (Lowther) Pineau, 86, of Westport, died Monday after a brief illness. She was the widow of Thomas L. Pineau, Jr. and was a daughter of the late John M. & Florence (Holden) Lowther. Marian was a Dartmouth High School graduate with the Class of 1939. For 40 years, Marian & Thomas owned and operated the former Pineau's Market...
Arthur T. Abrams
May 4, 2008
Arthur T. Abrams, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, following an illness. He was the husband of Yvette E. (Lapre) Abrams, formerly Tolley, of Swansea, MA, and the late Marjorie G. (Healey) Abrams. Born in Nyack, NY, he was a son of the late Theodore Abrams and the late...
Gilbert R. Manso
May 3, 2008
Gilbert R. Manso, 79, of New Bedford, formerly of 1197 Robeson St, Fall River, died Saturday May 3, 2008 at Mass. General, Boston after an illness. Born in Fall River, son of Bernardino & Angelina (Perry) Manso, he lived in Fall River most of his life. Prior to his early retirement in 1984, Gilbert had worked as a bartender at...
Mary V. Andrade
May 1, 2008
Mary (Vasconcellos) Andrade, age 98, formerly of Tower Street in Fall River, passed away on May 1, 2008, at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. She was the widow of the late Joseph Andrade. Born in the village of Bretanha, on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Costa Vasconcellos...
Eduarda Piques
Apr 30, 2008
Eduarda (Raposo) Piques, 57, of Fall River, passed away on April 30, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after an extended illness. She was the wife of Manuel Piques, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco & Dina (Dias) Raposo. A Fall River...
John J. Cabral
Apr 30, 2008
John J. Cabral, 85 of Tiverton, entered into rest on April 30, 2008 after a long illness. Husband of Lillian (Luciano) Cabral to whom he was married for 62 years. Born in Tiverton, son of the late Manuel S. and Mary (Cambra) Cabral. He retired in 1981 as a custodian in the Tiverton School Department. Prior to that, he worked...
Mary V. Kitchen
Apr 29, 2008
Mary V. (Ciullo) Kitchen, 85, formerly of Hanover St., died on April 29, 2008. She was the widow of Joseph A. Kitchen, Jr. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe & Carmella (Cozza) Ciullo. Mary retired from the Fall River School Department, worked at the former Anderson Little Company and was a Fall River Poll...
Lucien J. Boudreau
Apr 28, 2008
Lucien J. Boudreau, 89, of Fall River, passed away on April 28, after a short illness. Husband of Frances (Lopriore) Boudreau to whom he was married for 64 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late William & Amanda (Patrie) Boudreau. An Air Force Veteran of WWII, he worked for over 35 years at the former Firestone Plant, retiring...
Antonio Furtado
Apr 27, 2008
Antonio Furtado, 79, of Tucker St., passed away on Apri 27, 2008 at home surrounded by his family. Husband of Aida (Pereira DaRosa) Furtado to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in Faial, Azores, son of the late Jose & Maria Conceicao (Valadao) Furtado. A construction laborer for over 32 years, he loved fishing & gardening and was...
Diann Pasaska
Apr 24, 2008
Diann Pasaska ,64, of Dover St., died at peacefully at home on Thursday. Wife of Richard R. Pasaska, daughter of the late Arthur Richards & Nettie Laskowski; worked for the former Elbe File for 22 years. Mother of Richard Pasaska, Jr., Michael Pasaska, Donna Messier & Debra Pasaska, all of Fall River, and Doree Lessieur of Ft. Walton Beach, FL,...
Alex Santos
Apr 24, 2008
Alex Santos, 20, of Edmund St. died on April 24, 2008 accidentally. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of Duarte and Theresa (Supriano) Santos of Fall River. He worked for Robert B. Our Construction Co. in Harwich and enjoyed automobiles and fishing. Alex was brother of Tammy Santos of Tiverton and Keith Santos of Fall River, uncle...
Joseph A. Travers
Apr 23, 2008
Joseph "Al" Travers, Sr., 90, of Fall River, died on April 23, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Adeline (Gaspar) Travers. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel & Clarina (Belliveau) Tavares. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Employed by DPW of Fall River for 32 years. Father of Joseph "Fred" Travers, Jr., (wife...
Maria Nalita Soares
Apr 22, 2008
Maria Nalita Soares, 74, of Sheraton Ave., Somerset died on April 22, 2008 after a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the later Manuel and Clara (Machado) Espinola, Jr., She was mother of Tina Almeida (husband Joseph) of Somerset and Paula Carvalho (husband Washington) of Framingham., sister of Jose and Fernando Espinola, Maria Luisa Rodrigues,...
Edmond R. Sousa
Apr 17, 2008
Edmond R. Sousa, 92, of Somerset, passed away on April 17, 2008. Husband of the late Gilda (Medeiros) Sousa. Born in Cotuit, son of the late Manuel and Rose (Moniz) Sousa. He retired as food service director at Bishop Connolly High School in 1977.He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his son, Gregory Sousa & his...
Joseph S. Salih
Apr 17, 2008
Joseph S. Salih, 90, formerly of Albion St, died on April 17, 2008 at Clifton Nursing Center. Husband of the late Martha (Azar) Salih. Born in Fall River, son of the late Shaker & Alia (Shaker) Salih. A retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, he served during WWII and Korea. Member of Lebanon-American Society & Lebanese-American Veterans Assoc. Father of Ernest...
Sandra 'Sandie' Moser
Apr 12, 2008
Sandra "Sandie" Moser, 53, of Fall River, died on April 12, 2008 after an illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Mary (Simoes) Silvia. Survived by her companion of 37 years, Henry Rose, her daughter, Heidi Silvia, sister, Jerry, a niece and nephew. Also sister of the late Helen Richard. Her funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony...
Antonio V. Sousa
Apr 12, 2008
Antonio V. Sousa, 86, of Fall River, died on April 12, 2008 after a brief illness and was surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Rose (Amaral) Sousa, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel V. & Rose C. (Moniz) Souza. A Fall River resident since...
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