Obituaries

Aug 15, 2007

Rose V. Silvia, 95, formerly of 142 Brayton Ave, Fall River, died Wednesday at Clifton Nursing Center, Somerset. Widow of Joseph R. Silvia. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Rosa (Amorin) Vieira. A resident of Fall River for most of her life, she worked in the textile industry for many years. She was a parishioner...

Aug 15, 2007

Marc Aaron Quintal, 20, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Delores Bettencourt and Mark Quintal both of Fall River. He had worked as a roofer in the local construction industry for several years. Marc enjoyed all sports, listening to music, playing video games,...

Aug 14, 2007

Gilbert "Gibby" Kazen, 68, of Swansea died Tuesday after a short illness. Husband of Joanne (Raposa) Kazen. Born in Fall River, son of the late Louis and Fannie (Medeiros) Kazen. Owner and manager of the former S&K Auto Sales in Fall River. Served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was father of Louis Kazen, Joseph Kazen...

Aug 11, 2007

Joyce (Handy) Boyer, 64, of Milliken Blvd. in Fall River, died at home on Saturday. Born in Dighton, MA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Elmer G. Handy and the late Hilda S. (Rose) Ulak. A resident of Fall River since 1960, Joyce was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Her favorite past time was spent taking care of...

Aug 10, 2007

Dylan T. Hearn, age 31, of Tampa, Fl, and Stafford Springs, CT, died unexpectedly due to asthma complications, on Friday in Tampa. He was a son of Thomas W. Hearn of Stafford Springs, and Mary Ellen Salih of Tampa. Survivors include his son, Jackson T. Hearn of Stafford Springs, brother, Dustin L. Hearn of Tampa, paternal grandmother, Barbara Wright of...

Aug 5, 2007

Louis S. Nogueira, 71, of Albion St, husband of Dolores (Medeiros) Nogueira, died Sunday, August 5, 2007, at home after a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Gloria (Silva) Nogueira. He retired from Quaker Fabric. Besides his wife, he is survived by: daughters, Filomena (& her husband, Edward)...

Aug 4, 2007

Olivia B. Mello, 82, formerly of Second St., Somerset, died Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Louis I. Mello, Sr. Born in Westport, daughter of the late Louis B. and Mary (Camara) Souza. She worked in the cafeteria at Somerset South School for 15 years where she was known as "Miss Olive". She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Aug 4, 2007

Norberto R. Melo, 79, of Orchard St., died Tuesday at home. Husband of Catarina (Bonanca) Melo. He immigrated from St. Michael, Azores in 1980. He retired from the former American Dryer Co. He also leaves a son & 3 sisters. Funeral will be held Friday at 8:00 AM from the SILVA-FARIA Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St., with his funeral mass...

Aug 3, 2007

Jose M. Sousa, 58, of Mott St., formerly of Cabot, VT, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center. Husband of Maria da Rosario (Oliveira) Sousa. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio & Olga (Pavao) Sousa, he was raised in Povoacao before moving to the states in 1973. A naturalized US citizen, Jose operated...

Jul 30, 2007

Maria (Almeida) Batista, 88 , of Snell Street, died on Monday at the Fall River Jewish Home after a brief illness. She was the widow of Armand Batista. Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Augusta (Mello) Almeida. A Fall River resident since 1952, she was a retired textile worker...

Jul 29, 2007

Maria Margarida Medeiros, 71, of Tiverton, RI, died Sunday, July 29, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Wife of Guilherme "Billy" Medeiros. Born in Capelas, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Natalia DaSilva. She resided in Tiverton for 35 years where, together with her husband, they owned the Casa Vitoria Restaurant until 1978. Mother of John Medeiros & Patricia...

Jul 25, 2007

Alvaro D"Amaral, 81, of Orange Street in Fall River, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Lucilia (Emiliano) De Amaral. Born in the village of Agua Retorta, on the island of St. Michael, in the Azores, he was a son of the late Gabriel and Gloria (Correiro)...

Jul 23, 2007

Valentina (Medeiros) Melo, 94, of Fall River, died Tuesday, July 23, 2007 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Widow of Carlos Luis Melo. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel V. & Maria (Trindade) Medeiros, she emigrated to Fall River in 1969. Employed as a housekeeper at Crawford Nursing Home for about 8...

Jul 19, 2007

Alzira (Dias) Medeiros, 92, of Stonehaven Rd., died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Widow of Manuel Daniel Medeiros. Born in Santa Clara, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, daughter of the late Mariano & Boanova Dias. Fall River resident since 1966, she was a parishioner of Espirito Santo. Survivors include a son, Alcindo Medeiros & wife Olga, and...

Jul 17, 2007

Dorothy Antaya, 75, of Fall River died Tuesday unexpectedly. Wife of Edmond Antaya. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Herman and Florence (Vieira) Borges. She supervised Espirito Santo School lunch program for 29 years. An active member of Espirito Santo Parish, she was past president of the Women's Guild, member of Holy Rosary Society, Council of Catholic Women...

Jul 16, 2007

Sarina (Medeiros) da Mota, 87, of Fall River, wife of Joao da Mota, died on Monday, July 16, 2007 at Boston Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Diogo Rodrigues) Medeiros Grota, she emigrated to Fall River in 1968. She worked at the former Nancy Dress then at...

Jul 15, 2007

Judite M. Sardinha, 75, of Highland Ave. and formerly of Plain St., died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, and raised in Ponta Delgada, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Medeiros Sardinha. Judite was a teacher in Ponta Delgada until moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1961, where she...

Jul 10, 2007

Amelia (Concaison) Ettress Soares, 84, of Fall River, died unexpectedly Tuesday at St. Luke's Hospital. Widow of James A. Soares, with whom she shared 10 years of marriage after the passing of her husband of 33 years, Taylor Ettress, Sr. A lifelong resident Fall River, daughter of the late Joao and Julia (Soares) Concaison Rosario. She loved Cape Verdean dancing,...

Apr 11, 2007

William Martin Dupras, 32, of 179 London St., Fall River, died Wednesday, April 11 in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Nireen Martin Dupras. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School where he played basketball. Over the years he continued his zeal for basketball by...

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