OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 11, 2021

Raymond Paradis, FRPD, Retired, of Westport, passed away Saturday December 11th, 2021.  He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Levesque) Paradis, whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

Raymond served the City of Fall River for  22 years as a Police Officer. He served in the Massachusetts National Guard Reserve.

Besides his wife, he leaves...

Dec 9, 2021

Saverio “Ty” Pietrocatella, age 90, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on December 9, 2021. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Carmela and Michael Pietrocatella of Campolieto, Italy. Predeceased by both parents and his sister, Lena Campos, he is survived by his two daughters, Dana Falco of Rehoboth, Massachusetts and Denise Murray of Middletown, Rhode Island, their husbands, Dr. Stephen...

Dec 8, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” (Callahan) Willette, 74, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John G. Willette and the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Alice (Cote) Callahan.

Kathy was employed by Citizens Union Bank, Fall River, as a switchboard operator.

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Dec 7, 2021

Matthew A. Drewniak, 83, of Tiverton passed away Tuesday, December 7th 2021. He was the devoted and adoring husband of (Jackie Rousseau) Drewniak, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.  Matthew was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Matthew P. and Jane (Sienko) Drewniak.  He was the brother of Joan Machado and the late Paul Drewniak. ...

Dec 6, 2021

Matthew F. Morris, 36 of Fall River passed away Monday December 6th at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an illness. He was the loving husband of Stacy (Arruda) Morris with whom he shared 11 years of marriage. Matthew was the son of Frank Morris and Cheryl (Kaszyk) Reil (husband Ken Reil).

He also leaves a daughter Madison Morris...

Dec 6, 2021

Terezinha (Camara) Raposo, 79, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 6,2021. She was the dedicated wife of Marcelino T. Raposo whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores. She was the daughter of the late Joao and Noemia Camara. She was employed by Klear-Vu Fabrics and enjoyed sewing, Portuguese music and spending...

Dec 5, 2021

Robert “Bob” Costa, of Westport, passed away Sunday, December 5th, 2021, after a short illness. He was the husband of 61 years to Paulette (Lamontagne) Costa. Born in Fall River, Bob was the son of Manual Costa and Irene (Gagne) Costa. A graduate of Monsignor Prevost High School,                Bob also earned a certificate in management skills from Northeastern University....

Dec 5, 2021

Raymond L. Navarro, 86, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was the husband of the late Martha (Goulart) Navarro. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon and Georgina (Ortiz) Navarro.

He leaves four children, Stephen J. Navarro of Westport, Janet Gagliardi (husband Theodore) of Somerset, Raymond...

Dec 4, 2021

Henrique Ferreira, 85, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Saturday, December 4, 2021.

He was the loving husband of Maria (Alves) Ferreira, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Chaves, Portugal, he was the son of Carlos Alves and Maria De Jesus.

In his earlier healthy years he enjoyed...

Dec 4, 2021

Paula J. (Perry) Bohun, 76, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Richard N. Bohun, Sr. and the daughter of the late Pauline (Paul) Callahan and Casimir Perry.

Paula was born in Fall River and lived in the South End her whole life. As a child she...

Dec 4, 2021

Heather Alexander, 44, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Saint Anne’s Hospital, following an illness.

She was the daughter of Tammy (Alexander) Freitas and the late Edward Souza; the mother of Tevin Rego and Shaylyn Rego; grandmother of Yandel and Rilynn; sister of Chastity Macfarlane (Greg) and Geoffrey Alexander; aunt of Deschaun, Darien,...

Dec 3, 2021

John Carnochan Farr died peacefully on December 3, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases; he was 81 years old.

Born on February 16, 1940 in Glen Cove, NY and spending his childhood in Princeton, NJ and Riverside, CT, John was a 1958 alumnus of South Kent School in South Kent, CT. A talented scholar,...

Dec 2, 2021

Brian M. Vieira, 71, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was the husband of Suzanne Paquette Vieira, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

He was the son of the late Manuel J.”Mickey” and Mary D. (Faria) Vieira.

A music educator in the Town of Somerset for 37 years, Brian earned...

Dec 1, 2021

Roger A. Beben, 80, of Fall River passed into eternal rest Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Eleanor (Arruda) Beben, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. He worked with his father and brothers at Stephen W. Beben and Sons Contracting Company, then worked at Aetna Insurance Company...

Nov 30, 2021

Rene G. Belanger, 85, of Westport, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Aline (Bileau) Belanger.  A wonderful father, grandfather, he  loved spending time with family and friends.  An avid fisherman, he was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport, volunteered at Bingo and was passionate about collecting donations for charities.  He...

Nov 28, 2021

Manuel R. DeCosta, 91, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was the dedicated husband of Mary (Viveiros) DeCosta, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.

Born in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Manuel and Leontina (Farias) DeCosta.

He was an employee of Texaco...

Nov 28, 2021

Carmen M. Cotto Gonzalez, 64, of Dartmouth, passed into eternal rest Sunday, November 28, 2021.

She was the wife of Fernando Arroyo.  Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Arcadio Cotto and Felicita Gonzalez.

Carmen was employed as a medical records clerk in the hospital industry.  She loved to play Bingo, cook,...

Nov 27, 2021

Normand Fontaine, 91, formerly of Lafayette Dr. and Orchard St. Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Rose (Martins) Fontaine, the son of the late Leo Alectance Fontaine and Blanche (Bourgeois) Fontaine-Audette and step-son of the late Jean Louis Audette.

Normand leaves two sons, Normand L. Fontaine...

Nov 26, 2021

Pamela A. “Pam or Pammy” (Perry) Pavao, 56, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 26th, 2021. Born in Fall River she is the daughter of Madelyn A. (Manchester) Coute and the late Joseph Perry. She was known for her loving personality, contagious laugh, and Trendy style. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Nov 25, 2021

John L. Simoes, 68, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Berube) Simoes and the son of the late Roberto and Maria H. (Raposo) Simoes; the father of Rachel Lacroix (husband Michael), and the late Kevin Simoes; the grandfather of Javier Simoes and Felicity Lacroix. He leaves several...