OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Robert E. Murphy, Jr.
Jul 18, 2009
Robert E. Murphy, Jr., 50, of Hartwell St., Fall River, died Saturday, July 18, 2009. A fisherman, welder, hazard material handler and avid pool player, he served in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion, Post 314. He was the son of Maureen (Silvia) Murphy Guinen of NC and the late Robert E....

Charles H. Martin, Jr.
Jul 15, 2009
Charles H. Martin, Jr., 90, of Westport, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. An aircraft mechanic, he worked at Quonset Point Naval Air Station and Otis Air Force Base, retiring in 1972. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the American Legion Post 314. Survivors include children Judy...
Eldina L. "Ellie" (Whaley) Taylor
Jul 12, 2009
Eldina L. "Ellie" (Whaley) Taylor, 50, of Johnson St., Fall River, formerly of Sheridan, WY, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was employed by Life Stream, Acushnet, MA. Providing direct care support to individuals with developmental disabilities. She leaves 3 children, Joseph Grimshaw and his wife Jennifer, Nathan Taylor and his wife Angelic and Deidre Taylor,...
Susan Pidhorodscki
Jul 12, 2009
Susan Pidhorodscki, 84, formerly of Doolan Apts., Fall River, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Pidhorodscki and Agatha (Wisz) Zezutek-Pidhorodscki. A clerical worker, she also was employed by various dept. stores. Survivors include a sister, Louise Miranda of Somerset and several nieces and nephews including her caretaker, Norman Vaillancourt...
Rita (Boyer) Arsenault
Jul 12, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR RITA. Rita (Boyer) Arsenault, 90, of Jefferson St., Fall River, widow of Roland Arsenault, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. A member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the former St. Jean Baptiste Parish, she was employed by Fall River Knitting Mills for many years. She leaves...
Stanley W. Karnasiewicz
Jul 9, 2009
Click here to view the video tribute for Stanley. Stanley W. Karnasiewicz, 84, of Bayview St., Fall River, husband of Constance (Levesque) Karnasiewicz, died Thursday, July 9, 2009. Stan served in the Army during WW II and was a Special Delivery Messenger for the US Postal Service for 27 years. An all-around athlete and semi-pro duckpin...
Evelyn E. Delisle
Jul 7, 2009
Evelyn E. Delisle, 85, surrounded by her family, passed peacefully to Jesus, in her home at the Fall River Jewish Home, Robeson St., Fall River, Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Edward and Alfreda (Cote) Delisle, Evelyn traveled to New York to make her career as a dance instructor...
Cora (Poirier) Borges
Jul 6, 2009
VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Cora (Poirier) Borges, 91, of The Inn at Clifton, Wilbur Ave., Somerset, formerly of Ashley St. and Martha St., Fall River, died Monday, July 6, 2009. She was the widow of Antone "Tony" Borges, to whom she had been married for 68 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Arselie (Bedard)...
Evelyn C. (Berube) Leger
Jul 6, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE. Evelyn Claire (Berube) Leger, 74, of Rodman St., Fall River, widow of Leo E. Leger and daughter of the late Gerard and Beatrice (St.Amour) Berube, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 6, 2009. A former pediatric nurse at Saint Anne's Hospital, she was a member of the Executive...
Jeri Carreiro
Jul 4, 2009
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Jeri Carreiro, 42, of Crawford St., Fall River, formerly of Somerset, husband of Robin (Embleton) Carreiro, died Saturday, July 4, 2009. Besides his wife of 22 years, he leaves his parents, Geraldine "Gerri" (Borges) Miranda of Fall River and Louis Carreiro of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Jerica and Felicia Carreiro, both of...
Irene C. Caron
Jul 4, 2009
Irene C. Caron, 76, of the Academy Building, South Main St., Fall River, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 after a brief illness. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by Avon and Howard Manufacturing for 28 years before retiring. She leaves siblings, Rita Ventura and her husband John of Brockton and Robert Caron and his wife...
Doris Y. (Tache) Comiskey
Jul 3, 2009
Doris Y. (Tache) Comiskey, 86, of North Main St., Fall River, formerly of Wingold St., widow of Thomas D. Comiskey, died Friday, July 3, 2009. A former member of Classy Ladies and the Holy Name Parish Women's Guild, she was employed by the former Fall River National Bank and the Fall River School Department. She leaves...
Yvonne L. (Cote) Dean
Jul 1, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Yvonne L. (Cote) Dean, 85, widow of James H. Dean, of North Farm Senior Estates, Somerset, formerly of Fall River, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009. She leaves 3 daughters, Charlotte Zaramba and her husband Glenn and Marsha Aulisio and her husband Thomas, all of Somerset and Cheryl Fitzgerald and...
Stephen Guimar
Jun 28, 2009
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. Stephen Guimar, 51, of Fall River, husband of Deborah (Guthrie) Charbonneau, died Sunday, June 28, 2009. An avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins, he served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and was employed by Gold Seal Tank. Besides his wife he leaves 2 sons, Randy and Brian...
James T. "Tommy" Hickman
Jun 27, 2009
James T. "Tommy" Hickman, 59, of Fall River, died Saturday, June 27, 2009. Employed by Globe Manufacturing Co., he previously was a firefighter for Walt Disney World, Florida. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he also served in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his mother, Elsie (Lee) Johnson and her husband Clark Johnson of...
Jennie (Gasior) Raszkiewicz
Jun 25, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE. Jennie (Gasior) Raszkiewicz, 96, Formerly of Buffinton St., Fall River, widow of Edward Raszkiewicz, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Catholic Memorial Home. At Holy Cross Church, she was a member of the Holy Rosary Society and Marian Medal recipient. A member of the Polish Women's Alliance, she enjoyed...
Paul H. Duperre
Jun 22, 2009
Paul H. Duperre, 70, formerly of Globe St., Fall River and Westport, died Monday, June 22, 2009. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School (1957), Bristol Community College and Southeastern Massachusetts University (1971), he served in the Army Air Defense Command and was employed by the Internal Revenue Service for 28 years. He enjoyed horse racing...
Cristiano P. Pimenta
Jun 20, 2009
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Cristiano P. Pimenta, 82, of Canal St., Fall River, husband of the late Maria A. (Carvalho) Pimenta, died Saturday, June 20, 2009. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Maria (DosAnjos) Pimenta, he was employed by Steadfast Rubber, Brockton and Borden Remington, Fall River. He leaves 3...
James P. Pacheco, Sr.
Jun 20, 2009
James P. Pacheco, Sr., 84, of Beach St., Fall River, husband of Irene (Petrin) Pacheco, entered into the presence of the Lord after a courageous battle with leukemia, Saturday, June 20, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was employed by K & G Dress Co., Barbara Pat Mfg., US Record Corp and Northeast Fixtures. He...
John Joseph Wilding, Sr.
Jun 18, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE John Joseph Wilding, Sr., 91, of The Inn at Clifton, Somerset, formerly of Snell St., Fall River, beloved husband of Sabina E. (Tarazewich) Wilding, died Thursday, June 18, 2009. He was a graduate of Saints Peter and Paul School, BMC Durfee High School, class of 1939 and Bradford Durfee...