Obituaries

Dec 12, 2018

Donna M. Pomprowicz, 60, of Swansea, wife of Gary A. Pomprowicz, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, December 12, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, a daughter of Joseph Bucko, of Swansea, and the late Mariette (Dupere) Bucko, she lived in Swansea most of her life.

She loved animals and enjoyed relaxing...

Dec 12, 2018

Norma A. Stinziano, 89, of Methuen, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at High Pointe House, a Merrimack Valley Hospice in Haverhill, MA. Born and raised in Fall River, a daughter of the late Michael Stinziano and the late Jeannette (Sapienza) Stinziano, she lived most of her life on North Main Street...

Dec 11, 2018

John Santos Jr., 74, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Anne's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John R. Santos and the late Dorothy (Teixeira) Santos. He loved his Red Sox, and enjoyed watching TV, especially WWE wrestling.

Dec 9, 2018

Arlene B. (Sylvia) Klausen, 71, of Sycamore St., Swansea, passed on December 9, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Wife of E. Thomas Klausen, Arlene was born in New Bedford, to the late Edward J. and C. Barbara (Dabrowski)  Sylvia. Before her retirement, she was a court officer for many years at the Superior Court in Fall River....

Dec 8, 2018

William R. Costa, 86, of Somerset, husband of Irene (Medeiros) Costa, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores and was a son of the late Manuel and Alexandrina (Martins Pimental), he was a laborer in construction for most of his life. William was a member of the Holy Ghost Society...

Dec 8, 2018

William K. William, 92, of Fall River, husband of the late Mildred (Hanson) William, passed away peacefully December 8, 2018 . Born in Fall River, a son of the late Kareem and Lamia (Shaker) William, he was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII. After WWII, he worked for many years as a welder for the...

Dec 8, 2018

Ronald R. Pacheco, 48, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly after suffering a heart attack on Saturday December 8, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Maria R. (Resendes) Pacheco and the late Albano Pacheco.  A very funny, loving person, he enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Humble, hard-working, and with a Heart-of-Gold,...

Dec 7, 2018

Manuel "Manny" Ribeiro of South Main Street, Fall River, passed away peacefully at his home. He was the husband of the late Eugenia F. "Jean" (Fortuna) Ribeiro. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Mary Ribeiro and Jaoquim Ribeiro. He was a lifelong resident of the city. He attended Fall River schools. Mr....

Dec 3, 2018

Artur M. Abelha, 82, of Fall River, husband of Natalia (Brum) Abelha, passed away peacefully on Monday after an extended illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Mariano R. and Maria J. (Machado) Abelha. He worked as a machine operator for many years in the local textile industry prior to...

Nov 27, 2018

Octavio Sousa, 82, of Fall River, husband of Maria Jose (Pereira) Sousa, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Rhode Island Hospital, after an illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Pedro Sousa and the late Maria da Gloria (Cardoso) Sousa, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969, and...

Nov 26, 2018

Jose Eduardo Pacheco, age 74, of Fall River passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was the husband of Maria Da Luz (D'Arruda) Pacheco. Born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Joao & Maria (Marces) Pacheco. He enjoyed spending time with family & gardening.

In addition to his wife...

Nov 25, 2018

Maria A. (Brum) Mello, 75, of Swansea, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, after an illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose L. Brum and the late Maria C. (Trindade) Brum.

She had worked for a short time in her younger...

Nov 24, 2018

Mariana T. Costa, 76, widow of Antonio R. Costa, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Fall River Jewish Home, after a long illness. Born in Arrifes, St Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Joseph Tavares and the late Maria C. (Teves) Tavares, she emigrated to Fall River in 1971. Prior to her retirement...

Nov 23, 2018

Sebastiao De Medeiros, 87, of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Rego) Medeiros, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Kimwell Nursing Home, after an illness. Born in Pilar Bretanha, St Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joaquim De Medeiros and the late Helena Viveiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1974.

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Nov 22, 2018

Luis "Felipe" Torres Medeiros, 84, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 22, 2018 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Berta Medeiros who predeceased him in 2007. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Jorgelina (Torres) Medeiros....

Nov 18, 2018

Edwina (Moniz) Roies, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Jefferson St, and formerly of Lawton St, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Southpointe Nursing and Rehab, after a long illness. She had enjoyed 58 years of marriage with the love of her life, John J. Roies, Jr., until his passing in 2013.

Nov 17, 2018

Deborah A (Gosson) Souza, 58, of Fall River passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Anne's Hospital.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Richard and Louise (Greenwood) Gosson.  She was employed by People Inc, for many years.

She was the companion of Robert Luongo for 28 years. She is also...

Nov 17, 2018

Mary (Rapoza) Sardinha, 95, of New Bedford, wife of the late Frank M. Sardinha, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Camara) Rapoza. Mary worked as a seamstress in the local textile industry for many years prior to her retirement....

Nov 17, 2018

Joao Manuel Tavares, 75, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at home in Fall River. He was the husband of Rose B. Tavares. Joao was born in Relva, St. Michael and was the son of the late Manuel Carreiro and  the late Connie (Botelho) Carreiro. In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, he is survived by:...

Nov 16, 2018

David A. Comeau, 52, of Fall River, passed away Friday November 16, 2018 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Bernard and Nancy (Medeiros) Comeau. He worked as an electrical engineer most of his life and built a successful career throughout his working years. He was an avid football and...