David M. Oliveira
Jun 11, 2023
David "Dave" M. Oliveira, 77, of Westport, husband of Lucia F. (Pereira) Oliveira, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel Oliveira and the late Olive (Teves) Oliveira, he resided in Westport for the last 14 years.
A heavy equipment operator in the submarine building...
Rose A. Mccomb
Jun 9, 2023
Rose A. McComb, 79, of Somerset, wife of Donald A. McComb, passed away on June 9, 2023, unexpectedly. Â Born in Fall River, only child of the late Henry Howell Helger and the late Rose A. (Boutin) Helger, she resided in Somerset since October 1998.
She loved animals, birdwatching, observing other wildlife, lounging by the pool, and more...
Noema Raposo
Jun 7, 2023
Noema Raposo, 94, of Fall River, widow of Michael P. Raposo, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Frank Medeiros and the late Iria (Souza) Medeiros. She was a very strong, independent woman who loved her family deeply.
Noema is survived by: a...
Esaura M. Ferreira
Jun 6, 2023
Esaura M. Ferreira, 85, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel A. Ferreira, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in the comforts of her home following a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Patricio and the late Maria (Medeiros) Patricio.
Prior to her...
Dean Diogo
Jun 6, 2023
Dean Diogo, 49, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Jose A. Diogo and Valentina (Gaudencio) Diogo.
At the time of his passing, he was a self-taught photographer and an accomplished artist whose work revealed his true passion for nature,...
Joseph P. Santos
Jun 5, 2023
Joseph P. Santos, 79, of Fall River, husband of Zulmira (Pereira) Santos, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Pedro Santos and the late Maria Luz (Resendes) Santos. He was also the...
Lea Gomes
Jun 2, 2023
Lea Gomes, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel C. Gomes, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John A. Medeiros and the late Marianna (Pereira) Medeiros.
Prior to her retirement she worked as a...
Maria Jose Sousa
May 30, 2023
Maria Jose Sousa, 80, of Fall River, wife of the late Octavio Sousa, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 following a long illness. Born in Lomba da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Luis Pereira and the late Maria Conceicao (Leonardo) Pereira.
Prior to her retirement...
Rose L. Schramm
May 30, 2023
Rose L. Schramm, 84, of Fall River, former companion of the late Sidney L. Trahan, passed away on May 30, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Norwich. CT, she was a daughter of the late Percy Alvin Drake and the late Nettie Belle (Main) Drake.
She was employed as a waitress at Harry's Restaurant for many...
Frank J. Lopes
May 28, 2023
Frank J. Lopes, 88, of Fall River, husband of Rita (Valois) Lopes, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born in Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Antone J. Lopes and the late Edna (Medeiros) Lopes.
A foreman for many years with DiMartino Construction of Franklin, MA, specializing in building...
Lorraine M. Emard
May 27, 2023
Lorraine M. Emard, 91, of Somerset, widow of Stanislaus Emard, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antonio Correia and the late Maria (Pacheco) Correia, she resided in Somerset most of her life.
She had worked as an administrative secretary in the local textile...
Leonard F. Borges
May 26, 2023
Dr. Leonard F. Borges, DDS, Retired, 93, passed away peacefully in hospice care on the evening of May 26, 2023, in North Carolina, after a short battle with cancer. Dr. Borges' parents were the late Charles F. and Mary (Machado) Borges formerly of Fall River.
He was born in 1930 at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River....
Jose F. Melo, Jr.
May 23, 2023
Jose F. Melo, Jr., 90, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Pereira) Melo, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Terceira, Azores, a son of the late Jose F. Melo and the late Maria Agusta (Ferreira) Melo, he emigrated to Fall River in 1974.
A nurseryman for many years, Jose was...
Manuel "Popeye" Correira
May 19, 2023
Manuel "Popeye" Anthony Correira, 84, of Fall River, husband of Barbara (Jones) Correira, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 19, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Nicolina (Teixeira) Correira.
A United States Air Force Veteran, he bravely and proudly served his Country during Peacetime....
Maria "Vidalia" Ferreira
May 15, 2023
Maria "Vidalia" Ferreira, 77, of Fall River, wife of Luis O. Ferreira, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Cordeiro Miranda and the late Maria Conceicao (Viveiros) Miranda.
Prior to her retirement she worked...
Albert Vilela, Jr.
May 12, 2023
Albert Vilela, Jr., 70, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Marietta, Georgia. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Albert "Bat" Vilela and the late Mary Louise (Montgomery) Vilela.
Albert was a longtime sales representative in various business sectors, to include retail auto and wholesale food. In his younger...
Rev. Clifford J. Cabral
May 10, 2023
Rev. Fr. Clifford J. Cabral, age 72, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph's Church, Pascoag, RI, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Saint Elizabeth's Home in East Greenwich. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late John J. Cabral and Lillian (Luciano) Cabral. He was also a brother of the late John C....
John D. Massoud
May 10, 2023
John D. Massoud, 58, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2023, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Patricia A. (Morango) Massoud of Fall River and the late Clifford M. Massoud.
A member of the Teamsters Union, Local # 59, John was employed as a forklift...
John R. Sousa
May 8, 2023
John R Sousa, 61, of Los Angeles California, loving partner of Patricia Shaver, passed away on Monday May 8, 2023 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Born in Fall River, he was a son of John B. Sousa and Alicia M (Rogers) Sanford (husband, David).
Prior to his passing, he was Senior Traffic Coordinator for Playboy International for...
Luiza Moraes
May 7, 2023
Luiza Moraes, 101, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel Moraes, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel G. Souza and the late Silvana (Machado) Souza.
Prior to her retirement...