OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Sonia Moniz

Sonia Moniz

Jun 19, 2018

Sonia Moniz, 30, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She leaves a father, Jose Moniz, a mother, Helen Couto, a step-father Alfred Tavares; three children, Jayden Moore, Evan Moore and Colby Moore; grandparents Julio DoCouto and MariaDoCouto; uncles and aunts, Joseph Couto and Sarah Couto, Eduardo DoCouto and Sandy DoCouto, Tony Moniz...

Melissa  A. Decosta

Melissa A. Decosta

Jun 19, 2018

Melissa A. (Banville) DeCosta, 41, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was raised in Tiverton, RI and was a Tiverton High School graduate, following into a Certified Nurse's Aide in private home care. She was a breast cancer survivor and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed adult coloring books. Melissa was...

Louis  P. Provenzano

Louis P. Provenzano

Jun 16, 2018

Louis P. Provenzano, 70, of Barrington, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018. Mr. Provenzano was a pillar in the local community and will be greatly missed by family and friends, near and far. Lou was an Owner/Operator of McDonald's restaurants for over 40 years, but his service extended far beyond the workplace. His contributions to the...

Edmund Moniz

Edmund Moniz

Jun 14, 2018

Edmund Moniz, 87, of Fall River, husband of the late Marie Rose (Vieira) Moniz, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Corporal Moniz was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5392, Tiverton. During the Korean War, he was stationed at the Iron Curtain in Germany. He was...

Lucille  T. Bernier

Lucille T. Bernier

Jun 13, 2018

Lucille T. Bernier, 89, of Westport passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. She enjoyed time spent with family. Survivors include a sister, Lorraine Olivier and her husband Roger of Westport; nieces and nephews, Suzanne (husband Barry) Borden, Denise (husband Robert) Francoeur, Marc (wife Mundy) Olivier, Jeannine (husband Mark...

Laurene Jamiel

Laurene Jamiel

Jun 12, 2018

Laurene (Lelievre) Jamiel, 100, of Fall River, born in Ontario Canada, daughter of the late Etienne and Agnes (Gagnon) Lelievre and mother of the late George Jude Jamiel, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She was employed by Fayette Sportswear as floor lady for over 25 years and other garment shops. A faithful Catholic, she was...

Cecile  E. Cummings

Cecile E. Cummings

Jun 12, 2018

Cécile E. (Blanchette) Cummings, 96, of Fall River, wife of the late Hervé Cummings, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She is survived by her sister, Rita (Blanchette) Provost (late husband Maurice). Also by her nieces and nephews, Andre Provost, Mich&egravele Provost, Constance Cécile Messier who is also her goddaughter, Roger Provost, Daniel Provost, Bob Blanchette...

Patrick  M. King

Patrick M. King

Jun 10, 2018

Patrick M. King, 48, of East Freetown, , passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was known to everyone as Patrick, never Pat. He was an electrician for the Newport Naval Base. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and at camp in Vermont. He was the husband of...

Alice Pimentel

Alice Pimentel

Jun 9, 2018

Alice (Soares) Pimentel, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Ernest M. Pimentel, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born in Sé�o Vincente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Augostinho and Guilhermina (Ferreira) Soares. She was the sister of the late Herculano Soares. Alice came to America at the age...

Colleen  A. Medeiros

Colleen A. Medeiros

Jun 6, 2018

Colleen A. Medeiros, 59, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, camping and game playing. She was the daughter of Joseph Medeiros III and the late Alice (Costa) Medeiros; the mother of Joshua Paul Andrade and Frank Paul Andrade, Jr. (wife Casie); the grandmother of Lindsey and Katelyn Andrade; the...

Ellen  L. Szczupak

Ellen L. Szczupak

Jun 4, 2018

Ellen (Cook) Szczupak, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Edwin Szczupak, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. She enjoyed sewing, baking, reading and family gatherings. Most of all, she enjoyed the precious times spent with her loving grandchildren. She was the mother of Barry Szczupak (wife late Nadine) of Tiverton and the late Scott A....

Robert Cyr

Robert Cyr

May 31, 2018

Robert "Bob" Cyr, 94, of Swansea, husband of Louise (Marcoux) Cyr, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. An Army veteran of WW II, he served in the Pacific as a Tank Division Medical Technician. He was a fifty year employee of the former Fall River Knitting Mills, specializing as a knitting...

David  C. Luz,  Jr.

David C. Luz, Jr.

May 30, 2018

David C. Luz, Jr., 77, husband of Carol A. (Barselou) Luz, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, surrounded by loving family members. He was born in Fall River, the son of his late father, David C. Sr., and surviving mother, Marianna (Farias) Luz. Dave had a passion for cars, and ran his own Service Station...

Geraldine  E. Mccrea

Geraldine E. Mccrea

May 30, 2018

Geraldine E. (Franks) McCrea, 85, of Fall River, fomerly of the Flint, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. In her early years, she was a dancer and entertainer who went by the name Laura Paul. She performed in downtown local establishments in Fall River. She was a waitress for China Royal and Mark You and also...

Normand  J. Chaunt

Normand J. Chaunt

May 29, 2018

Normand J. Chaunt, 81, of Somerset, husband of the late Jeannette "Jean" (Gladu) Chaunt, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was employed by Raytheon and in the printing industry. He had many hobbies, including volunteering as a clown along with his wife. He leaves two children, David J. "Chester" Chaunt and his wife Marcia of...

Daniel  R. Lussier

Daniel R. Lussier

May 29, 2018

Daniel Robert Lussier, age 66, a life-long resident of Fall River, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at home, with his wife by his side. Dan was born on January 29, 1952 to the late Laurent "Larry" Lussier and Pauline "Polly" (Tremblay) Lussier. On June 15, 1974, Dan married...

Jean  Marie Phillipe

Jean Marie Phillipe

May 29, 2018

Entered into rest, Jean Marie Phillipe on May 29, 2018 of 2100 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02724. Graduated from D'youville Hospital, formerly Holy Ghost Hospital in Cambridge, MA in 1960. Jean also attended the University of Arizona and Cochese College of Sierra Vista, Arizona. She was employed in various hospitals as a Licensed Practical...

Cecilia Ferreira

Cecilia Ferreira

May 28, 2018

Cecilia (Holewiak) Ferreira, 86, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert G. Ferreira, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. Her passions were sewing, painting, coloring and crafting. She leaves four children, Gail A. St. Pierre (husband Robert) of FL, Susan Leatherwood (husband James) of Taunton, Robert J. Ferreira (wife Diane Lopes) of Acushnet, and Richard...

Lamont  J. Machado

Lamont J. Machado

May 25, 2018

Lamont "Billy Storm" Machado, 74, of Fall River, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. A Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, Lamont was the singer for many bands, including Charlie Quintal and the Talk of the Town, Benny King and the Royal Jesters,The Extremes, Shear Magic and Rhodes & Miles. He also worked for the City...

Paulo Martinho Aguiar Couto

Paulo Martinho Aguiar Couto

May 25, 2018

Paulo Martinho Aguiar Couto, 40, of Porto, Portugal, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. He was the son of Jose Antonio Moniz Couto and Maria Lurdes (Aguiar) Couto. His funeral will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Visitation will be held prior from 9:00 AM...