Jose S. Dias
Jun 9, 2018
Jose S. Dias, 83, of Fall River, husband of Maria T. (Monte) Dias, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at home after a long illness. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose Dias and the late Henriqueta (Botelho) Dias, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969, and worked in the local textile industry for...
Isaura J. Ferreira
Jun 7, 2018
Isaura J. Ferreira, 67, of Fall River, wife of Jose Luis Ferreira, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lusinde Penalva do Castelo, Viseu, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Serafim and Palmira (deJesus) Ferreira. Isaura was a good-hearted woman who always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed watching movies...
Fernanda Azevedo
Jun 3, 2018
Fernanda (Costa Cardoso) Azevedo, 81, of Fall River, wife of Amilcar Azevedo, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Alvaro Cardoso and Marcelina Cardoso (Costa).
She worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide at a nursing home for many years prior to her...
Almedina Raposo
Jun 1, 2018
Almedina (Moniz) Raposo, known as Amy, aged 73, died peacefully on Friday at St. Anne's Hospital. Amy was married to Antonio Raposo for 55 years, and lived in Fall River. Amy was born in the village of Nordeste, Azores, the daughter of Joseph and Carmen Moniz. Amy loved music and dancing. She found the deepest joy and peace walking her...
Dennis J. Pavao
Jun 1, 2018
Dennis J. Pavao 61, of N. Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Rhode Island hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Mary F. (Purdy) Pavao with whom they shared 18 years of marriage. Dennis was born in Fall River and was the son of the late Joseph...
Gilda Sousa
May 30, 2018
Gilda Sousa, 72, of Fall River, wife of the late Luis deSousa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel L. and Mariana (Viveiros-Manica) Raposo. She worked in the local textile industry for many years prior to her retirement. Gilda loved cooking,...
Maryah Jae Carol Crossley
May 30, 2018
Maryah Jae Carol Crossley, 7, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Ruth Walkden of Fall River and Brian Crossley of Providence, RI. The amount of Joy she has brought to her family in these past seven years is inexpressible. Being born with Cerebral Palsy never held her back from living...
Louis Kazen, Jr.
May 29, 2018
Louis "The Hawk" Kazen, 88, of Swansea, husband of Ramona V. (Miranda) Kazen, to whom he was married for 60 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Jersey, son of the late Louis and Fannie (Medeiros) Kazen, he worked for Duro Finishing for many years prior to his retirement. Beloved father of Mona Lisa...
Maria M. Pinto
May 29, 2018
Maria M. Pinto, 87, of Swansea, wife of Ernesto R. Pinto, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, a daughter of the late Jose Francisco and the late Maria da Silva Martins, she emigrated to Fall River in 1970, and worked in the local textile industry. Upon retiring from Shelburne Shirt...
Michael J. Cardoza
May 24, 2018
Michael J. Cardoza, 56, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2018 in Taunton . Mike was born in Fall River and was a son of the late Joseph Cardoza and the late Irene (Borges) Cardoza. He had served in the United States Army.
Josephine C. Chamoun
May 21, 2018
Josephine C. Chamoun, 75, of Fall River, wife of Boutros Chamoun, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Beyrouth, Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Chukri and Nassab (Dib) Matar. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Josephine served as a beacon of light for her family, consistently righting the ship even in the roughest of...
Paul M. Cambra
May 18, 2018
Paul Cambra, 47, of Fall River, MA, has passed away, unexpectedly —Friday, May 18, 2018. Son of Laudalina "Lynn" (de Oliveira) Cambra and the late Joseph Cambra Jr.
Paul leaves behind his two beloved daughters, Krystal Cambra of Miami, FL and Alysa Cambra of Lincoln, RI.
In addition to...
Robert F. Rapoza
May 18, 2018
Robert F. Rapoza, 69, of Davenport, FL, passed away on May 18, 2018 in Haines City, FL. surrounded by his loving wife of fifty years, his two daughters, and his son-in-law. He was the husband of Anita (Bergeron) Rapoza. Robert was born in Fall River and was a son of the late Gabriel F. Rapoza and the late Celina...
Stephanie Marie Jackson
May 17, 2018
Stephanie Marie (Pacheco) Jackson, 38, of Fall River, wife of Jason Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on May 17th, 2018. Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Jose M. Pacheco and Beverly (Romines) Gordon. She was a graduate of Somerset High School before earning an Associates Degree from Bristol Community College. Stephanie's true passion in life was her teaching career, especially...
Rose Maria Jacob
May 15, 2018
Rose Maria Jacob, 53, of Fall River, wife of Jose E. Jacob, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday. Born in Graciosa, Azores, she was a daughter of Maria Zelinda (Silva) Silva and the late Francisco Marcelino Silva. Rose was the owner of Royalty Florist for many years prior to her retirement. She loved shopping, decorating her home, baking,...
Maria J. Amaral
May 12, 2018
Maria J. (Almeida) Amaral, 80, of Fall River, the wife of the late Manuel Amaral, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 unexpectedly. Maria was born in Pico de Padre, St. Michael, Azores and was a daughter of the late Jose Almeida and the late Angeline Almeida. Mrs. Amaral was a member of the Sisters of the Rosary. Maria...
Robert B. Colley
May 12, 2018
Robert B. Colley, 69, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center on May 12, 2018, with friends by his side. Born in Boston, son of the late Joseph E. Colley and Frances Hamilton, he resided in the Fall River area most of his life. His...
Ida Santos
May 12, 2018
Ida Santos, 89, of Fall River, passed away Saturday in Fall River. Daughter of the late Francisco and Eveline (Pacheco Jacob) Santos. Born in Fall River. She was the sister of Natalie and Olivia Santos. She leaves several cousins and Godchildren. She was the sister to the late Frankie Santos and the late Evelyn Martin. Her Funeral...
Gabriel Da Silva
May 11, 2018
Gabriel S. da Silva, 71, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, passed away at his home in New Bedbord on Friday, May 11, 2018. He was the husband of Maria L. (Raposo) da Silva. Mr. da Silva was born in Punta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores and was a son of the late Edmund da Silva and the late Maria...
Maria Do Rosaria Pereira
May 11, 2018
Maria do Rosaria (Ferreira) Pereira, 75, of Westport (formerly of Quequechan Street in Fall River), passed away Friday morning after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Joao L. "da Couves" Pereira, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. She was born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores to the late Domingos and Mary do...