Obituaries

Maria  Isabel Medeiros

Maria Isabel Medeiros

Aug 4, 2016

Maria I. (Medeiros) Medeiros, better known as Isabel, 78, of Manchester St., Fall River, a retired sewing machine operator, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence. She was the wife of the late Jacinto da Costa Medeiros. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Roque) Pacheco-Medeiros;...

Manuel  S. Ferreira

Manuel S. Ferreira

Jul 24, 2016

Manuel S. Ferreira, 85, of Frank B. Oliveira Apartments, 170 William St., a retired textile worker, died Sunday, July 24th at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the former husband of Gloria (Melo) Ferreira. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio de Sousa Carreiro and Maria dos Anjos Ferreira; he emigrated to this...

Virginia Bernard

Virginia Bernard

Jul 20, 2016

Virginia (Freitas) Bernard, 96, formerly of Mulberry St., died Wednesday, July 20th at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Somerset. She was the wife of the late Dennis Bernard. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Laurenco) Freitas; she lived most of her life in Fall River and was a communicant of...

Andrea  J. Souza

Andrea J. Souza

Jul 19, 2016

Andrea J. (Costa) Souza passed away Tuesday, July 19th at home from Leukemia. She was the daughter of the late Anne (Canole) Costa and Manuel P. Costa. Born in Fall River, MA, she lived some time in Westfield, Mass. She was the wife of the late John Souza who passed away 10 yrs ago and who she loved deeply....

Betty  L. Williams

Betty L. Williams

Jul 14, 2016

FALL RIVER HERALD NEWS OBITUARY WITH PHOTO TO APPEAR IN SATURDAY'S NEWSPAPER, JULY 16th 2016 PLEASE CALL 508-672-4768 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Betty L. (Medeiros) Williams, 78, of Hancock St., Tiverton, formerly of Main Rd., a retired bus driver for many years, died Thursday, July 14th at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late William A. "Bill"...

James  F. Pelletier

James F. Pelletier

Jul 3, 2016

James F. Pelletier, 69, of 1056 Allen St., No. Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late William J. and Blanche M. (Montgomery) Pelletier; he lived most of his life in Fall River. He is survived by two sisters, Lillian Correia...

Frederick  G. March

Frederick G. March

Jun 27, 2016

PORTSMOUTH, RI… Frederick G. March, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Royalston, MA. Born in Somerville, MA on Sept. 19, 1936, only child of the late Archibald G. and Mary I. (Burke). Served honorably in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. Survived by wife Ellin (Barry) and children Jeffrey, wife Leona; Kenneth, wife Judith;...

Adeline Pereira

Adeline Pereira

Jun 8, 2016

NEW BEDFORD… Adeline (Cordeiro) Pereira, 93, of Division St., Fall River, died Wednesday, June 8th at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Edward V. Pereira. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Isabel (Rapoza) Cordeiro; she was a lifelong resident of this city and a...

Dennis  P. Moniz

Dennis P. Moniz

May 26, 2016

FALL RIVER.…Dennis P. Moniz, 66, of Buckley St., Fall River, died Thursday, May 26th at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was the husband of Cynthia M. (Almas) Moniz. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of Alice (Ferreira) Medeiros of Fall River and the late John B. Moniz; he was a lifelong resident...

Tiberio  F. Borges

Tiberio F. Borges

May 23, 2016

SWANSEA… Tiberio F. Borges, 75, of Swansea passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Monday, May 23, 2016. He was the husband of Maria I. (Figueira Fortuna) Borges. He was born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose, Jr and Maria (Moniz Franco) Borges and had lived in Swansea for the last 30...

Manuel  J. Abrantes

Manuel J. Abrantes

May 22, 2016

FALL RIVER … Manuel J. Abrantes, 53, of Fall River passed away May 22, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Fall River a son of Edward Abrantes of St. Petersburg, FL and the late Gloria (Alves) Abrantes and stepson of the late Christine Abrantes and had been a lifelong resident of this city. He was the...

Clifford  A. Costa

Clifford A. Costa

Apr 29, 2016

FALL RIVER… Clifford A. Costa, 71, of Fall River passed away April 29, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Carpenter) Costa. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone and Ermelinda (Medeiros) Costa. Mr. Costa worked as a Laminator for Orlon Corp. of East Providence, Keene Corp, and Raytheon....

Mary  Ann Lavoie

Mary Ann Lavoie

Apr 19, 2016

NEW BEDFORD… Mary Ann Lavoie, 66, of Fall River, died Tuesday, April 19th at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Irene Lavoie; she was a lifelong resident of this city. Ms. Lavoie retired from the 99 Restaurant & Pub in Fall River. She also worked for over...

Fausto  J. Vasconcellos,  Jr.

Fausto J. Vasconcellos, Jr.

Apr 19, 2016

FALL RIVER… Fausto J. Vasconcellos, Jr., 84, of Fall River, died Tuesday, April 19th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Alice (Quintal) Vasconcellos. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Fausto J. and Hilda (Serpa) Vasconcellos, Sr., he was a lifelong resident of this city. Mr. Vasconcellos served in the U.S....

Anthony  J. Martin,  Sr.

Anthony J. Martin, Sr.

Apr 12, 2016

FALL RIVER…Anthony J. Martin, Sr., 74, of Restview Ave., Tiverton, died Tuesday, April 12th at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of Jean (Niedbala) Martin. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Antone and Mary J. (Souza) Martin; he lived in Tiverton for the past 48 years...

Jay  L. Viveiros

Jay L. Viveiros

Apr 7, 2016

FALL RIVER… Jay L. Viveiros, 53, of Sprague St., Fall River, died Thursday, April 7th at home. He was the beloved companion of Dawn Mayo of Tiverton. Born in Fall River, MA, the son of Gerald and Joan (Lopes) Viveiros of Swansea, MA; he was a lifelong resident of this city. He was a 1980 graduate of Diman Regional...

Richard Cabral

Richard Cabral

Apr 5, 2016

TIVERTON…Richard "Beau" Cabral, age 75, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, departed this life on April 5, 2016. He was born in Tiverton Rhode Island and lived a full life there on his own terms. Frank Sinatra may have sung "My Way" but Richard truly lived "His Way." He had a heart of gold and a rascally sense of humor. He...

Maria  Isabel Pereira

Maria Isabel Pereira

Apr 4, 2016

Maria Isabel (Alves) Pereira, 71, of Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Monday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jacinto M. Pereira. Born in Candelaria, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Luis Moniz Alves and Maria da Conceicao (Jorge) Alves; she emigrated to this country in 1979. She...

Edward  M. Medeiros

Edward M. Medeiros

Apr 2, 2016

Fall River - Edward M. Medeiros, 95, of Fall River, died Saturday, April 2nd at the Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of the late Ermelinda "Emily" (Serodio) Medeiros. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Francisco and Rosa (Pimentel) Medeiros; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Mr. Medeiros served his...

Alice Catabia

Alice Catabia

Mar 26, 2016

Alice (Flores) Catabia, 97, of Bourne, MA, formerly of Norman St., Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Saturday at her granddaughter's residence. She was the wife of the late Albon Catabia. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Isabel (Botelho-Mello) Flores; she lived most of her life in Fall River before...

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