Obituaries

Jan 28, 2019

Paul M. Rego, 51, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Maria (Ribeiro) Rego and the late Joao L. Rego. Prior to his illness, he was a Union Laborer (Local 610) in the construction industry...

Jan 28, 2019

Christopher David Amaral, 52, of Fall River, passed away at Sarah Brayton Nursing and Rehab Center on Monday, January 28, 2019, after a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Ellie (Reis) Collins of Fall River and the late Manuel Amaral.

He is survived by: three children, Amanda Amaral,...

Jan 27, 2019

Jeanne M. (Tacovelli) Sousa, 76, of Fall River, the wife of Joseph Sousa, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Peter and Vera (Macri) Tacovelli.  Jeanne was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1960. She was a librarian for the city of Fall River for...

Jan 24, 2019

Maria Aguiar Raposo, 95, of Somerset, widow of Joao D. Raposo, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel Carvalho and the late Helena Aguiar, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967, and moved to Somerset in 1976.

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Jan 23, 2019

Emily M. Pacheco, 96, widow of Antone Pacheco, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joao Soares and the late Capitalina (Pereira) Soares, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River.

A Marian Medal Award recipient, Emily was a devout...

Jan 22, 2019

Francelina E. (Pires) Duarte, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Joao F. Duarte, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2019. Born in Fenais de Luz, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Rego) Rego-Pires. She was a devout communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She leaves: two children, John Duarte...

Jan 19, 2019

Nora Ayash, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Elias Ayash, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., she was a daughter of the late Shaya and Mary (Agatty) Shabo. A devoted wife and mother, she held family to be of utmost importance. Nora loved cooking, baking, and being...

Jan 17, 2019

Lillian Cabral, 91 of Tiverton, RI, was called home peacefully on January 17, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Joseph Cabral for 64 years until his passing in 2008.  Born in Fall River, MA she was the daughter of the late Irene Cabral & Manuel Luciano.  She is survived by her "7 blessings",...

Jan 16, 2019

Antonio A. Reis, 80, of Fall River, husband of Isaura M. (Pereira) Reis, passed away on January 16, 2019, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio Carvalho dos Reis and the late Helena Jesus (Costa) dos Reis, he emigrated to Fall River in 1976.

Jan 14, 2019

Cecelia (Vieira) Machado, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Arthur Machado and the late Louis Vieira, passed away peacefully on Monday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary E. (Rego) Medeiros. Prior to her retirement she was a seamstress in the local textile industry for...

Jan 14, 2019

Gilda C. "Pilota" (Viveiros) Viveiros, 82, of Fall River, widow of Guilherme G. Viveiros, passed away at home on Monday, January 14, 2019, after an illness. Born in Pico Vermelho Bretanha, St Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio V. Viveiros and the late Rosa (Medeiros da Costa) Viveiros, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967....

Jan 13, 2019

Mary C. (Rapoza) Titone, 94, of Somerset, wife of the late Philip J. Titone, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Somerset Ridge. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Frank and Maria Rapoza. She worked in the garment industry for over 20 years. She is survived by her two siblings, Frank Rapoza of Fall River and Moses Rapoza...

Jan 11, 2019

Barbara J. Castonguay, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Paul O. Castonguay, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lena (Kimber) Clinton. An active church leader, she loved to volunteer for all of its activities and also enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2019

David DaSilva, 87, of Fall River, husband of the late Lidia (Botelho) DaSilva, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 11, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Francisca (doRego) DaSilva. Prior to his retirement he was a laborer in the construction...

Jan 9, 2019

Najba W. Harfouche, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Maroun Harfouche, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 after a long illness.  Born in Jezzine, Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Assad and Almaza (Assi) Wehbe.  She was a homemaker, a role she fulfilled to perfection. Najba loved cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, and playing...

Jan 7, 2019

Stanley Pierre-Louis, 35, husband of Maryanne (Raposo) Pierre-Louis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 7, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of Sylvain and Marie Ginette (Valentin) Pierre-Louis. He was a Customer Service Associate at Eye Health in Dartmouth before his illness. He was an All-Star High School Athlete who...

Jan 7, 2019

Beverly J. (Mello) Kelly, 75, of Somerset, wife of Edward Kelly, passed away peacefully on Monday,  January 7, 2019 at home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Theophile and Mary (Cordeiro) Mello. She worked as a secretary for the Fall River Public School System for many years retiring as the executive secretary to the superintendent of schools....

Jan 6, 2019

Irene Serpa, 96, wife of the late Manuel R. Serpa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday after a long illness. Born in Sao Caetano on the Island of Pico, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Envegelho and Maria Brum. She worked as a folder at Rex Linen Supply for many years prior to her...

Jan 5, 2019

Jose Luis Tirano, 45, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Francisco Abelha Tirano and the late Maria Rosario (Cabral) Brum, he emigrated to Fall River in 1992.

He worked for a short time in...

Jan 5, 2019

Anna L. Ferris, 88, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at home surrounded by family. She was the widow of Horace Ferris.

Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late John Mollicone and the late Florinda (Viccione) Mollicone, she lived in Somerset from 1968 to...