Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Maria "Alice" Goulart

Maria "Alice" Goulart

Apr 17, 2020

Maria "Alice" Goulart, 81, of Swansea, wife of Georgino A. Goulart, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 17, 2020.

Born in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Merces (Silva) Alves.

A very talented seamstress, she worked in the local textile...

Maria G. Dasilva

Maria G. Dasilva

Apr 16, 2020

Maria G. DaSilva, 75, of Fall River, wife of Dennis DaSilva, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at home after a short illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel J, Penacho and Erminia G. (Narciso) Penacho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966.

She worked in the local...

Richard A. Audet

Richard A. Audet

Apr 16, 2020

Richard A. Audet, 56, of Rehoboth, partner of Dr. Lam Dao, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of Annette (Parent) Audet and the late Paul Audet.

He was a chef by trade and a graduate of Diman and J&W University.  He worked...

Juvenalia Amaral

Juvenalia Amaral

Apr 16, 2020

Juvenalia Amaral, 76, of Tiverton, wife of Daciel C. Amaral, passed away peacefully at Morton Hospital on Thursday, April 16, 2020 after a brief illness.

Born in Feteiras de Sul, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao C. and Irene (Pacheco) Amaral.

She was co-owner with her husband, Daciel Amaral, and...

Laudalina Amaral

Laudalina Amaral

Apr 14, 2020

Laudalina Amaral, 82, of Tiverton, wife of the late Jose C. Amaral, passed away peacefully at Morton Hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Feteiras de Sul, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao C. and Irene (Pacheco) Amaral.

"Lina" was a very hard worker and...

Antone J. Cunha

Antone J. Cunha

Apr 10, 2020

Antone J. Cunha, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antonio J. Cunha and the late Sizaltina (Viveiros) Cunha.

Prior to his retirement in 2000, he was employed in the local...

Nassip "Joe" Habib

Nassip "Joe" Habib

Apr 6, 2020

Nassip "Joe"Habib, 94, of New Bedford, formerly of Westport, husband of the late Irene (Pacheco) Habib, passed away peacefully at Hathaway Manor Nursing Home on April 6, 2020 after a long illness.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Abraham and Naffy (Azeez) Habib.

Prior to his retirement, he worked...

Manuel M. Nunes

Manuel M. Nunes

Apr 5, 2020

On April 5, Manuel M. Nunes, Jr, loving husband and father of three, passed away at home at the age of 86 with his wife Janice and his children at his side.

He was a proud Navy Veteran who raised three children, Cheryl, Lee, Jamie, and a grandson, Jason. He will also be missed by his "favorite...

Ralph Louis Tavares

Ralph Louis Tavares

Apr 5, 2020

Ralph Louis Tavares, 80, of Somerset, husband of Carolee (Couto) Tavares, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2020 after a long illness

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antonio and Dora (Angelini) Tavares.

Mr. Tavares was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force....

Joel A. Beland

Joel A. Beland

Apr 4, 2020

With deepest sorrow, the family of Joel A. Beland, 40, of Fairhaven, announce his peaceful passing on April 4, 2020, in the arms of his wife Roselie (Skrutski) Beland. Born and raised in Fall River, Joel resided in Fairhaven for the last fifteen years.    A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, he worked in the local construction...

Kevin Pontes

Kevin Pontes

Apr 2, 2020

Kevin Pontes, 44, of Fall River, passed away on April 2, 2020 in Charlton Memorial Hospital at the age of 44. Born in Fall River, a son of Firmino Pontes and the late Maria (Cabral) Pontes. He was an autobody repairman for all of his working life.  Kevin was a classic cars kind of person. He especially...

Valter R. Cabral

Valter R. Cabral

Apr 2, 2020

Valter R. Cabral, 55, of Fall River, passed away at home on April 2, 2020. Born in Arifes, St. Michael, Azores. He was the son of Adelina (Rodrigues) Cabral and the late Valterio Cabral. He was a truck driver for most of his working life. He was a Porto Futbol Club Fan for many years.

Maria P. Cabral

Maria P. Cabral

Apr 2, 2020

Maria Pimentel Cabral " Maria DaLuz", 93  of Fall River, wife of the late Daniel S. Cabral, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Jewish Home, on Thursday, April 2, 2020 after a long illness.

Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Caetano Pimentel and the late...

Michael S. Sheahan

Michael S. Sheahan

Apr 1, 2020

Michael Scott Sheahan, 51, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was the husband of Carrie...

Altino C. Frizado

Altino C. Frizado

Apr 1, 2020

Altino C. Frizado, 85, of Fall River, husband of the late Norberta (Carreiro) Frizado, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 after a long illness.

Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Beatriz (Carreiro) Frizado.

Prior to his retirement, he...

Frank P. Andrade

Frank P. Andrade

Mar 29, 2020

Frank P. Andrade, 63, of Fall River, passed away on March 29, 2020 in St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Ronald J Costa with whom they shared over 36 years together. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Frank Andrade and Otilia (Araujo) Andrade. Prior to his retirement he worked at the Fall River Gas Company...

Linnea Jean Assad

Linnea Jean Assad

Mar 26, 2020

Linnea Jean Assad, 73, of Fall River, wife of the late Ronald J. Assad, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Los Angeles, California, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Violet (Jokinen) Kisko.

Prior to her retirement, she was Director of...

Herminia Carreiro

Herminia Carreiro

Mar 26, 2020

Herminia Carreiro, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Viriato Carreiro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Carvalho Grove Nursing Home after a long illness.

Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Pacheco) Resendes.

Prior to her retirement, she was...

Aldina Pavao

Aldina Pavao

Mar 26, 2020

Aldina Pavao, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel T. Pavao, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Catholic Memorial Home on Thursday, March 26, 2020 after a long illness.

Born Fall River, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Kate (Branco) Cabral.

Prior to her retirement, she worked...

Thomas A. Brabant

Thomas A. Brabant

Mar 24, 2020

Thomas Alden Brabant, 56, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Marlene (Johnson) Brabant of Fall River and the late Roland Brabant.

A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Thomas was a commercial fisherman for many years. He was passionate about fishing; and he loved...

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