Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

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...

Mary Lou Silvia

Mary Lou Silvia

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Lou Silvia, 95, formerly of Sixteenth Street, widow of Frank B. Silvia, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Catholic Memorial Home after an extended illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Alberto Mendes and the late Clara (Taveira) Mendes. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she had also enjoyed many...

John J. Robertson

John J. Robertson

Mar 21, 2020

John Joseph Robertson, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Florida, passed away on Saturday March 21, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late William H. Robertson and the late Eva (Pearson) Robertson, and former husband of Maureen (Sullivan) Robertson.

After graduating from BMC Durfee High...

Gail A. Conroy

Gail A. Conroy

Mar 20, 2020

Gail Ann Conroy, 76, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Kimwell Nursing Home. She was the former wife of Raymond E. Conroy. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Edward G. Correia and the late Deolinda (Almeida) Correia.

Working in the elementary school system in New Bedford for...

Edmond Joseph, Jr.

Edmond Joseph, Jr.

Mar 20, 2020

Edmond "Eddy" Joseph, Jr., 47, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday March 20, 2020 surrounded by family. Born in Fall River, son of the late Edmond Joseph and the late Claire (Clark) Joseph, in his younger days he loved to draw and break dance.

He had also enjoyed playing hockey and serving as an altar boy...

Maria C. Costa

Maria C. Costa

Mar 20, 2020

Maria Conceicao (Duarte Ferraz) Costa, 78, of Fall River, widow of Robert Costa, passed away at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River, on Friday, March 20, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Sao Pedro, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Duarte Ferraz and the late Maria Rosario Cabral, she emigrated to Fall River in...

Antonio C. Resendes

Antonio C. Resendes

Mar 18, 2020

Antonio C. Resendes, 65, of Fall River, husband of Maria dos Anjos (Sardinha) Resendes, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel Jacinto Resendes and the late Maria Espirito Santo (Calmeira) Resendes, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969.

He...

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