OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Doris A. (Valcourt)  Robidoux

Doris A. (Valcourt) Robidoux

Nov 19, 2020

Doris A. (Valcourt) Robidoux, 88, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.

A jewelry assembler for Karen Creations in Providence, she enjoyed crafting, reading, coloring and word searches.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeannine Bento (husband Mario) of Fall River; six grandchildren, William J. Deluca, Nicole Deluca, Joleen...

Louis M. Nunes

Louis M. Nunes

Nov 17, 2020

Louis M. Nunes, 55, of Tiverton, beloved companion of Belinda J. Carreiro, passed away November 17, 2020.

Louis was born in St Miguel Azores.  A graduate of Diman Regional Technical High School, he was a machinist at Taco for the last 37 years. He enjoyed listening to music, walks on the beach and road trips,...

Kathleen D. (Couture)  Campos

Kathleen D. (Couture) Campos

Nov 17, 2020

Kathleen D. (Couture) Campos, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Arnaldo J. Campos, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

She was the owner and operator of Campos Market with her late husband. She was the Head of Women's Auxillary at the VFW - Tiverton. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and traveling. She will always...

Dorothy (Perry)  Chaves

Dorothy (Perry) Chaves

Nov 16, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" (Perry) Chaves, 90, of Somerset, wife of the late Ernest Chaves, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.

A hairdresser at Hairwaves by Tina, she loved to go to the casino, word searches and spending time with family.

She is survived by her sisters, Hazel Lynn and Patricia Steever, many...

Charleen E. (Cabral)  Martini

Charleen E. (Cabral) Martini

Nov 15, 2020

Charleen E. (Cabral) Martini, 58, of Fall River, passed away early morning Sunday, November 15, 2020, due to health complications.

As a lifetime resident of Fall River, Charleen graduated from BMC Durfee High School in 1980. A former hairdresser and insurance representative for Aetna, she enjoyed her last several years at home, helping to raise...

Rita L. (Gagnon)  Littlefield

Rita L. (Gagnon) Littlefield

Nov 12, 2020

Rita L. (Gagnon) Littlefield, 72, of Fall River, wife of Richard C. Littlefield, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 with her family by her side.

Rita was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She was supporting and devoted to her family, caring for her mother for many years. She had fulfilling career as a hairstylist.

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Theodore R. "Ted" Faryniarz

Theodore R. "Ted" Faryniarz

Nov 10, 2020

Theodore Richard Faryniarz died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born September 18, 1929. He was 91 years old.

Theodore was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Walter and Sewerya (Ziobrowska) Faryniarz. He graduated B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1949. He also graduated from Boston University School of Management in 1953, and attended...

Fernando Ponte Mauricio

Fernando Ponte Mauricio

Nov 10, 2020

Fernando Ponte Mauricio, 85, of Fall River, husband of Bernadette (Lopes) Mauricio, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Acores, he served in the Portuguese Army. He was a cabinet maker for Avery Proval and he played soccer in Portugal for Aguiar in Ribeira Grande. In his spare time he also enjoyed...

Thomas K. Costa

Thomas K. Costa

Nov 9, 2020

Thomas Kirby Costa, 70, of Dighton, husband of Doreen (Motta) Costa, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Tom was born on December 17, 1949, in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel and Hazel (Oliver) Costa. He was the loving grandson of Joseph and Mabel (Curt) Oliver.

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Mary Ann Stanley

Mary Ann Stanley

Nov 9, 2020

Mary Ann (Stanley) Stanley, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Monday, November 9, 2020.

She was employed in the garment industry and was a self employed housekeeper for many years.

She leaves a son, Samuel R. Stanley II and his wife Caroline;

six grandchildren, Levi, Sabrina, Mary, Samuel III, James...

Joao M. Teixeira

Joao M. Teixeira

Nov 9, 2020

Joao M. Teixeira, 73, of Fall River, husband of Maria L. (Tavares) Teixeira, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Açores, he was a food preparer at Chaves Market and he retired after working there for 30+ years. He enjoyed fishing, scratch tickets, watching Portuguese...

Linda J. (Noviello)  Costello

Linda J. (Noviello) Costello

Nov 5, 2020

Linda J. (Noviello) Costello, 63, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.

A cafeteria worker at William J. Wiley Elementary, she enjoyed planting and spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves her parents, Evelyn and Jim Stone; three children, Crystal Rego and Angel Ramos, both of New Bedford, and...

Manuel A. Flor

Manuel A. Flor

Nov 5, 2020

Manuel A. Flor, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Ermelinda (DeRego) Flor, passed away on

Thursday, November 5th, 2020.

He was born in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Azores. An employee of South Hampton Princess Hotel,

Bermuda. He loved cars, cruises, tinkering and electronics.

He leaves two daughters, Constance Flor Azadnia...

Mary E. (Manchester)  Manchester

Mary E. (Manchester) Manchester

Nov 5, 2020

Mary E. Manchester, 90, of Tiverton, wife of the late Norman F. Manchester, Jr., passed into the loving arms of our heavenly Lord, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

She was the mother of Susan D. Ruggiero (late husband Lorenzo) of Narragansett, RI, Christine M. Goodwin (husband Anthony) of Mansfield, MA, and...

Jessica Lynn Ziccardi

Jessica Lynn Ziccardi

Nov 3, 2020

Jessica Lynn Ziccardi, 38, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

She attended Boston Baptist College for 5 years, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry and Elementary Education. She taught children for several years, serving the youth ministry in Texas, and the church building missions group in New York. She devoted her...

Elsie (Lafleur)  Matteson

Elsie (Lafleur) Matteson

Nov 2, 2020

Elsie (LaFleur) Matteson, 54, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2020.  She leaves her husband, James Matteson and his children, Daisy and Robert;

her mother, Rebecca LaFleur;

her son, Steven Bouchard; her sister, Louise LaFleur, her dog, “Doodles”; a nephew and his wife;

aunts, cousins, friends and other family....

Christopher E. Pineault

Christopher E. Pineault

Nov 2, 2020

Christopher E. Pineault, 51, of Fall River, husband of Tiffany (Meagher) Pineault, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.

Chris was born in Wichita Falls, TX and raised in Swansea, MA. A graduate of Joseph Case High School and of UMass Dartmouth, he was the assistant director of the adult foster care program at People Inc....

Danielle H. Pietruszka

Danielle H. Pietruszka

Oct 30, 2020

Danielle H. Pietruszka, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020.  A member of People, Inc., Community Connections, she was a communicant at the former Saints Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church.

She leaves a brother, John F. Pietruszka, and his wife Julie (Cardoza) Pietruszka of Fall River; a nephew, Rev....

Adrienne (Ledoux)  Boisselle

Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle

Oct 29, 2020

Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late Eugene L. Boisselle, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Center, Fall River.

She was employed by Davis Screen.

An air raid warden during WWII, she enjoyed writing letters, spending time with family, and playing various games. ...

Lorraine E. (Vidal)  St. Amand

Lorraine E. (Vidal) St. Amand

Oct 26, 2020

Lorraine E. (Vidal) St. Amand, 76, of Warren, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late David St. Amand, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 after being sick for several years.

A graduate of BCC and RIC, she worked at St. Anne's Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital and O'Brien & Vergnani Eye Assoc. simultaneously. She also worked...