Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Richard David Correllas

Richard David Correllas

Sep 11, 2018

Richard David Correllas, 81, of Somerset, husband of Janice (DiNucci) Correllas, passed away peacefully at home on September  11, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph and Constance (Andrade) Correllas. He was owner and proprietor of Billy's Cafe which he successfully operated for many years prior to his illness....

Douglas John Nasiff

Douglas John Nasiff

Sep 10, 2018

Douglas John Nasiff, 53, of North Dartmouth, husband of Nelia (Raposo) Nasiff, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Marilyn (Habib) Nasiff and the late Frederick P. Nasiff, Sr. He was co-owner of Nasiff Fruit Company, a business which he was extremely passionate about. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed...

Edward "Frosty" Abdow

Edward "Frosty" Abdow

Sep 7, 2018

Edward "Frosty" Abdow, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Oski (Michaelian) Abdow, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Azar and Allia (Francis) Abdow.. Edward was the owner and proprietor of Frosty Beverage which he successfully operated for over sixty years. He...

Catarina Melo

Catarina Melo

Sep 7, 2018

Catarina (Bonanca) Melo, 64, of Fall River, wife of the late Norberto Melo, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 Born in St. Michael, Azores she was a daughter of the late Joao and Maria Luisa (Alves) Bonanca. She leaves her siblings John Bonanca and his wife Julie of Swansea, Edward Bonanca of Fall River and  Ana Ferraz and her...

Paul Leo Driscoll

Paul Leo Driscoll

Sep 6, 2018

Paul Leo Driscoll, Jr., 82, of Fall River, former husband of Evelyn (Furtado) Driscoll, passed away peacefully on Thursday after a long illness. Born in Taunton, MA, he was a son of the late Paul Leo Driscoll, Sr., and the late Helen (Tatro) Driscoll. He was the owner and proprietor of Leo's Canteen for many years prior to his...

Jose Carvalho Silva

Jose Carvalho Silva

Sep 6, 2018

Jose Carvalho Silva, 92, of Fall River, husband of the late Rosa (Pontes) Silva, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fenais da Luz, St.Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Luis and Georgina (Silva) Carvalho. He was a tailor for Anderson Little for many years prior to his retirement. Jose had...

Albert J. Dubreuil

Albert J. Dubreuil

Sep 5, 2018

Albert John Dubreuil, 65, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday . A lifetime resident of Fall River, he was the son of the late Albert A. and Claudette (Costa) Dubreuil. In his 40-year career at National Grid he worked as a troubleshooter, supervisor, and most recently apprentice coordinator. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical...

Olivia Santos-Dion

Olivia Santos-Dion

Sep 2, 2018

Olivia Santos-Dion, 85, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Donald Santos, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Lia (Carvalho) Silva. A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality and the Women's Guild. She was also past President of...

Jorgina Cordeiro

Jorgina Cordeiro

Aug 28, 2018

Jorgina Cordeiro, 70, of Fall River, widow of Manuel D. Cordeiro, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Frank DeAlmeida Frizado and the late Conceicao (DeAlmeida) DeAlmeida Frizado, she had worked for a number of years at the former Bradley Scott Clothing....

Katherine Mischelle Kelli Hubbard

Katherine Mischelle Kelli Hubbard

Aug 27, 2018

Katherine Mischelle Kelli Hubbard, 51, of Dartmouth, passed away on August 27, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia she was the daughter of Brenda (Bailey) Carwile and the late William Hubbard.

She had been a manager at various 7-11 stores and was also a driver for Tremblay Bus Company.

She is survived...

Kenneth K. Ponte

Kenneth K. Ponte

Aug 19, 2018

Kenneth K. Ponte, 61, of Fall River, companion of Deborah Silvia, passed away peacefully on Sunday after a long illness. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John E. and the late Carmen (Rioux) Ponte. He  was a carpenter all of his life, and was a member of the Liberal Club.In addition to his companion he...

Hirondina "Maria" Ledo

Hirondina "Maria" Ledo

Aug 17, 2018

Hirondina "Maria" Ledo, 87, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel A. Ledo, passed away peacefully on Friday after a long illness. Born in Fenais da Luz, St.Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late John and Francisca (Ferreira daSilva) Sousa. She was a machine operator in the local textile industry for many years prior to her retirement....

Maria Natalia Viveiros Pacheco

Maria Natalia Viveiros Pacheco

Aug 14, 2018

Maria Natalia Viveiros Pacheco, 78, of Fall River, the wife of Adelino Bonifacio Pacheco, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Born in Pilar de Bretanha, she was the daughter of the late Jose Viveiros and Virginia Mauricio Cordeiro Viveiros.

In addition to her husband she is survived by: Ana Isabel Pacheco of Dartmouth, Joseph Manuel Pacheco...

Shirley Bruneau

Shirley Bruneau

Aug 10, 2018

Shirley M. Bruneau, 83, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Robert Bruneau, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Mabel Emond. While raising her family, she and her late husband owned and operated Robert's TV.

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Hailey A. Allard

Hailey A. Allard

Aug 10, 2018

Hailey Angel Allard, 20, of Somerset, passed away early morning on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Fall River, the daughter of Keryann Estrela and Matthew Allard, she was a lifelong resident of Somerset, and a Class of 2016 graduate of Somerset Berkley Regional High School....

Francis R. Bird Iii

Francis R. Bird Iii

Aug 9, 2018

Francis R. Bird III, 33, of Fall River, husband of Sara (Melo) Bird, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday August 9, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Son of Francis and Marie (Silvia) Bird of Fall River, he worked for many years as a tow truck driver with various local area towing companies. More recently he was employed...

Ernest Elias Saab

Ernest Elias Saab

Aug 7, 2018

Ernest Elias Saab, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Jeanne (Wernik) Saab, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Elias and Mary (Azar) Saab. A graduate of Southeastern Mass Institute of Technology, now UMass Dartmouth, he was employed as a textile engineer for the...

Luis Linhares Rego

Luis Linhares Rego

Aug 4, 2018

Luis Linhares Rego, 61, of Fall River, husband of Maria De Lurdes (Lopes) Rego, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018.  He was the husband of the late Alexandrina (Medeiros) Rego for 26 years before her passing.  Luis was born in São Pedro Nordestinho, São Miguel and was a son of Maria Olivia (Linhares) Correia and the...

Manuel Raposo

Manuel Raposo

Aug 3, 2018

Manuel Raposo , passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Fall River at the age of eighty-eight. Mr. Raposo was a huge Benfica fan and loved to watch soccer in general. He also loved fishing. Manuel was  born in Bretanha, St.Michael, and was a son of the late Luis and  the late Maria (Estrella) Raposo. He is survived...

John "Mersh" Borges

John "Mersh" Borges

Aug 3, 2018

John "Mersh" Borges, 89, of Fall River, husband of Agnes (Farias), passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. John was born in Fall River and was a son of the late Rosella O'Brien. Mersh was an avid cook and talented tailor who kept his sons and grandchildren well fed and well dressed. He was a long time treasurer of the...

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