OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.

Joao S. "John" Cordeiro

Joao S. "John" Cordeiro

Apr 22, 2016

Joao S. "John" Cordeiro, 62, a retired carpenter, of Westport, entered into rest Friday, April 22, 2016. He was the husband of 40 years of Laura (Sousa) Cordeiro; the father of David Cordeiro (wife Bernadette) of Somerset, Kelly Ann Cordeiro of Westport and the late Jason Cordeiro; the grandfather of Tyler and Kayla Cordeiro and Justine,...

Lillian  I. (Bowden)  Gagliardi

Lillian I. (Bowden) Gagliardi

Apr 21, 2016

Lillian I. (Bowden) Cipollini Gagliardi, 89, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Woodman Street, Fall River, widow of Robert Cipollini and Augustino "Gus" Gagliardi, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was a life member of the East End Sportsmen's Club. She leaves four children, John Pacheco (Jane) of Assonet, James Pacheco (Karleen) of Fall River,...

Anne  M. (Smialek)  Chichlowski

Anne M. (Smialek) Chichlowski

Apr 17, 2016

Anne M. (Smialek) Chichlowski, 72, of Fall River, formerly of East Freetown, wife of Thomas S. Chichlowski, entered into rest Sunday, April 17, 2016. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1961, she earned her Master's Degree in Education from Bridgewater State College and taught at the Davol School, Fall River. Besides her...

Herman  H. Goldstein

Herman H. Goldstein

Apr 16, 2016

Herman H. Goldstein, 80, formerly of Fall River, Providence and Brockton, died Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was employed by Vet's Taxi, Fall River, retiring in 1975. He also worked for the City of Newport Public Works Dept. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. More recently he did volunteer work at the Brockton...

Kevin  M. Courser

Kevin M. Courser

Apr 16, 2016

Kevin M. Courser, 42, of New Bedford, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his home. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Helen (Swist) Courser and Richard Courser. A master welder, he graduated from Diman Regional High School. He was the husband of Stephanie (Tennyson) Courser, the father of Kasandra "Kassie" Courser, the brother...

Lucille  T. (Gagnon)  Angelini

Lucille T. (Gagnon) Angelini

Apr 16, 2016

Lucille T. (Gagnon) Angelini, 87, of Fall River, MA, died at home, after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, April 16, 2016 She was born on February 10, 1929 in Fall River, to Anna (Desrosier) Gagnon and Thomas Gagnon. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William J. (Bill) Angelini and her brother,...

Thomas  L. Carr

Thomas L. Carr

Apr 13, 2016

Thomas L. Carr, 41, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, entered into rest Wednesday, April 13, 2016. A graduate of Tiverton High School, Class of 1994, he was employed by the Rodman Street Stop & Shop. He was the son of Susan (Cateon) Bolduc and the stepson of Paul Bolduc of Tiverton; the brother of Jim...

Lyndel  "Lyn" (Correira)  Silvester

Lyndel "Lyn" (Correira) Silvester

Apr 12, 2016

Lyndel "Lyn" (Correira) Silvester, 55, of Fall River, wife of Steve Silvester and daughter of the late Edmond Correira and Noreen (Souza) Coupe, entered into rest Tuesday, April 12, 2016. A Certified Nursing Assistant, she was a twenty two year employee of the Highlander Nursing Home. She enjoyed shopping. Besides her husband of forty years, she...

Deborah  Ann Read

Deborah Ann Read

Apr 11, 2016

Deborah Ann Read, 56, of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, April 11, 2016 after a seven year battle with Ovarian Cancer. She enjoyed the beach, concerts, shows, movies and dining. She was the lifelong companion of Gene A. Cabral; the mother of Amber Jean Cabral of Fall River; the daughter of the late Daniel and...

James "Jimmy Kanaka" Cordeiro

James "Jimmy Kanaka" Cordeiro

Apr 10, 2016

James "Jimmy Kanaka" Cordeiro, 73, husband of almost 52 years to Diane R. (Webster) Cordeiro, of Somerset, died on Sunday, April 10, 2016. A retired heavy equipment operator employed by the Town of Somerset Highway Dept., he previously worked for Reed and Barton, Taunton. He was the father of James "Jimmy" Cordeiro (wife Arline) of Westport,...

Irene  L. (Patenaude)  Cabral

Irene L. (Patenaude) Cabral

Apr 10, 2016

Irene L. (Patenaude) Cabral, 68, of Fall River, wife of the late Francisco F. "Frank" Cabral and the daughter of the late Leo J. and Lucie (Dion) Patenaude, entered into rest Sunday, April 10, 2016. She and her late husband operated the former Cabral Electric and Only Crusin Travel Agency and she was also employed by...

Carisa L. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald

Carisa L. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald

Apr 9, 2016

Carisa L. "Fitzy" Fitzgerald, 35, of Fall River, daughter of Michael and Nancy (Medeiros) Fitzgerald, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 from injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident. A Durfee High School graduate, she was a member of the first Durfee High School girls softball team to win the State Championship. She was an avid...

Roger  R. Barselou

Roger R. Barselou

Apr 8, 2016

Roger R. Barselou, 76, of Fall River, husband of Artemisia "Missy" (Oliveira) Barselou and son of the late Roland Barselou and Rose (Bernier) Barselou Michaud, entered into rest Friday, April 8, 2016. He was employed by Tasca Ford, Seekonk and O'Hara Chevrolet-Cadillac and Tichon Lincoln-Mercury, New Bedford. Besides his wife he leaves, two children, Laurie Ann...

Louis  "Larry" Amorin

Louis "Larry" Amorin

Apr 8, 2016

Louis "Larry" Amorin, 79, of Fall River, husband of Denise (Forcier) Amorin, died Friday, April 8, 2016. A truck driver employed by Gillman Liquors, he was a member of the Teamsters. Larry enjoyed hunting and going for coffee with the guys at the coffee shop. Besides his wife of 25 years, he leaves four children, Frank...

Marcelino  B. Melo

Marcelino B. Melo

Apr 8, 2016

Marcelino B. Melo, 74, of Fall River, former husband of the late Maria (Pacheco) Melo, entered into rest Friday, April 8, 2016. He was a former employee of Narragansett Improvement Co. and Rhode Island Country Club. He enjoyed fishing, watching soccer and was a member of the Liberal Club. He leaves two daughters, Rose Mello-Sousa and...

Dorothy T. Mc (Hughes)  Hugh

Dorothy T. Mc (Hughes) Hugh

Apr 6, 2016

Dorothy T. (Hughes) Mc Hugh, 99, formerly residing at County Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea for the last several years passed away on April 6th, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Hall) Hughes. Dorothy was a homemaker and married for twenty six...

Florence (Pisarczyk)  Breault

Florence (Pisarczyk) Breault

Apr 6, 2016

Florence (Pisarczyk) Breault, 78, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of Norman J. Breault, entered into rest Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Besides her husband of 58 years, she leaves two children, Tracey White (Ray) of Westport and Norm Breault (Rob) of Somerset; grandsons, Brendan White of Westport and Tyler White of New Bedford; siblings, Josephine...

Candy  Fay Brickhill

Candy Fay Brickhill

Apr 5, 2016

Candy Fay (Fisher) Brickhill, 59, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. A baker, she was employed by Walmart, Swansea. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Tiverton, RI. Survivors include two children, Kerri Ann St. Laurent (husband James) of Portsmouth,RI and Andrew...

Sandra  Cardoso Lopes

Sandra Cardoso Lopes

Apr 1, 2016

Sandra Cardoso Lopes, 37, of Rockland St., Fall River, formerly of Dorchester, entered into rest Friday, April 1, 2016. A Beauty Consultant, she was employed by the Porter Square CVS Pharmacy, Cambridge and the President Avenue CVS Pharmacy, Fall River. She leaves her parents, Maria Alice Cardoso of Fall River and Pedro Lopes of Boston; a...

Yvonne Gosselin

Yvonne Gosselin

Mar 30, 2016

Yvonne Gosselin, 98, formerly of Rockland St., Fall River, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016. A retired seamstress, she was employed by Anderson Little. Her talents included playing the piano, knitting, ceramics and crocheting. She taught line dancing at the North End Senior Center. She leaves a sister, Judy Bizier of Fall River; nieces Cecile Levesque, Cathy...