Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Judith A. Ferreira

Judith A. Ferreira

Sep 18, 2023

Judith A. Ferreira, 80, of Fall River, widow of Raymond Ferreira, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antone C. Vieira and the late Hortense P. (Medeiros) Vieira.

Prior to her retirement, she was a certified nursing assistant for many years at...

James V. Rogers

James V. Rogers

Sep 17, 2023

James V. Rogers, 65, of Fall River, husband of Maria Teresa (Antunes) Rogers, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Mary (Vincent) Rogers of Tiverton RI, and the late Sylvester Rogers.

He was employed with Johnson & Johnson of Raynham for 34 years....

Antonio V. Medeiros

Antonio V. Medeiros

Sep 12, 2023

Antonio V. Medeiros, 87, of Somerset, husband of the late Maria Carmelia (Eugenio)Vasconcelos, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 following a brief illness. Born Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Antonio de Medeiros and the late Maria Ines (Vasconcelos) de Medeiros.

Prior to his retirement he was...

John D. Enloe, Sr.

John D. Enloe, Sr.

Sep 11, 2023

John D. Enloe, Sr., 75, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Dorothy (Ferreira) Enloe and longtime companion of Carol Pimental, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Waynesville, Missouri, he was a son of the late James M. Enloe and the late Myrtle L. (Holdermen) Enloe....

Conceicao C. Benjamin

Conceicao C. Benjamin

Sep 7, 2023

Conceicao C. Benjamin, 88, of Fall River, widow of Manuel T. Benjamin, passed away at home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Born Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao Caetano and the late Maria Julia Conceicao, she emigrated to Fall River in 1981.

Prior to her retirement she had worked for many years at...

Ilda Alves

Ilda Alves

Sep 6, 2023

Ilda Alves, 78, of Fall River, widow of Duarte Alves, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Miguel Medeiros and the late Maria Conceicao (Massa) Medeiros, she emigrated to Fall River in 1980.

She was employed the local textile industry for many...

Joseph John Cetola

Joseph John Cetola

Sep 2, 2023

Joseph John Cetola, 102, of Swansea, husband of the late Helen I. (Petrosso) Cetola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Pellegrino Cetola and the late Assunta (Siravo) Cetola.

Prior to his retirement he was a Purchasing Agent for Montaup Electric....

John V. Medeiros

John V. Medeiros

Sep 2, 2023

John V. Medeiros, 81, of Boston, formerly of Fall River, husband of Sheila (Silvia) Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Boston Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jose V. Medeiros and the late Maria (Nogueira) Medeiros.

He was a graduate of Providence...

Dinarte Falcao

Dinarte Falcao

Sep 1, 2023

Dinarte Falcao, 71, of Fall River, husband of the late Idalina dos Santos (Mota) Falcao, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Gilberto Falcao and the late Gilberta (de Melo) Falcao.

Prior to his retirement he worked as a machinist for Queen Screw...

Gilda S. Rodrigues

Gilda S. Rodrigues

Aug 30, 2023

Gilda S. Rodrigues, 92, of Fall River, widow of Manuel M. Rodrigues, passed away at home surrounded by her children on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born in Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Sousa and the late Jacinta (Correira) Sousa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1969.

She was employed...

Floriano Carvalho

Floriano Carvalho

Aug 27, 2023

Floriano Carvalho, 90, of Somerset, husband of Mary E. (Abreu) Carvalho, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born in Lomba da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Cesar Monte Carvalho and the late Christina (Medeiros) Carvalho, he had served in the Portuguese Army and emigrated to Fall River in 1956...

Zelia M. Estrela

Zelia M. Estrela

Aug 25, 2023

Zelia M. Estrela, 78, of Fall River, widow of Manuel J. Estrela, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Martins and the late Maria dos Anjos (Calmeira) Martins, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

Prior to her retirement, she had worked...

Mary Gilberta Silvia

Mary Gilberta Silvia

Aug 19, 2023

Mary G. Silvia, 90, of Somerset, widow of James Silvia, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Antonio H. Raposo and the late Maria dos Anjos (Correia) Raposo, she emigrated to Fall River in 1962, residing in Somerset...

Sharla E. Schweyer

Sharla E. Schweyer

Aug 18, 2023

Sharla E. Schweyer, 85, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Kimwell Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles Gibitz and the late Olga (Keller) Gibitz.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a secretary in the banking industry for many...

Antonio Carvalho

Antonio Carvalho

Aug 18, 2023

Antonio Carvalho, 94, of Somerset, husband of Maria Lourdes (Camara) Carvalho, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 18, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Aflitos, Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was a son of the late Manuel Carvalho and the late Rosa (Costa) Carvalho.

Prior to his retirement he worked...

William Kevin Coady

William Kevin Coady

Aug 16, 2023

William K. Coady, 94, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in the comforts of his home following a period of declining health. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John A. Coady and the late Mary A. (Greaney) Coady.

Prior to his retirement in 1993, he was a...

Maria S. Brasil

Maria S. Brasil

Aug 16, 2023

Maria S. Brasil, 90, of Somerset, widow of Armando N. Brasil, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She passed at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Terceira, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Lima and the late Melania (Sousa) Lima, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

Prior...

Crystal Lynn Ferreira

Crystal Lynn Ferreira

Aug 15, 2023

Crystal Lynn Ferreira, beloved mother, daughter, and sister, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, unexpectedly after a brief illness. Crystal was a manager in the hospitality industry. She was an avid soccer player who was one of the captains of her Somerset High School soccer team. She loved spending time with her daughter, watching movies and listening to music....

Evelyn Jacobson

Evelyn Jacobson

Aug 14, 2023

Evelyn Jacobson, 90, of New Bedford, widow of Sidney L. Jacobson, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Brandon Woods Nursing Home, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of the late Max Cohen and the late Leah (Eckenberg) Cohen, she met Sidney at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in July 1954. They...

Eduardo Fernandes

Eduardo Fernandes

Aug 14, 2023

Eduardo Fernandes, 83, of Fall River, husband of Dolores (Dias) Fernandes, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Kimwell Nursing Home after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Born in Madeira, a son of the late Isabel (Viveiros) Feijo and stepson of Jose Feijo, he emigrated to Swansea in 1972 and resided in Fall River most of his life....

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