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Richard E. Viera

Richard E. Viera

Feb 26, 2014

New Bedford – Richard E. Viera, age 65 of St. Mary’s Ohio formerly of New Bedford, died on Wednesday February 26, 2014 at St Luke’s Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Irene (Medeiros) Morock and Frank Viera, Jr and was a graduate of New Bedford High School....

Alfred  Benoit

Alfred Benoit

Feb 22, 2014

New Bedford - Alfred Benoit, age 57 of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2014 at Bedford Village after a long period of declining health. Alfred's arrangements are private and are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford.

Antone P. Sylvia

Antone P. Sylvia

Feb 20, 2014

New Bedford – Antone P. Sylvia , age 86 of Dartmouth, died on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his home with his family at his side after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Clara E. (Pacellini) Sylvia of South Dartmouth. Born in New Bedford he was the son of the late Fernanda (Brandao) and Antone P....

Sandra  Coimbra

Sandra Coimbra

Feb 19, 2014

New Bedford – Sandra Coimbra, age 38 of New Bedford, died unexpectedly Wednesday February 19, 2014 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Victor Moniz and the loving daughter of Maria E. (Barao) and Luis Coimbra of New Bedford. Born in São Miguel, Açores, Sandra moved to this area when she was 2 years old. Her surviving...

Jose A. "Guachi" Gonzalez

Jose A. "Guachi" Gonzalez

Feb 15, 2014

Waterbury, Ct – Jose A. “Guachi” Gonzalez, age 27 of New Bedford, died unexpectedly Saturday February 15, 2014 in Connecticut. He was the loving son of Enid (Quinones) and Jose Gonzalez-Soto. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, moved to this area 11 years ago and was a self-employed Handyman. His surviving family includes his parents, Enid and Jose;...

Roberto T. Carter

Roberto T. Carter

Feb 15, 2014

New Bedford – Roberto T. Carter, age 59 of New Bedford, died Saturday February 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Earle M. Carter and Florentina (Tagle) Carter. Born in New Bedford he was a graduate of New Bedford High and proudly served in the United States Army. Roberto was a machinist for...

Nicolau Vasconcelos

Nicolau Vasconcelos

Feb 14, 2014

New Bedford – Nicolau J. Vasconcelos, age 82 of New Bedford, died Friday February 14, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Gilda (Cabral) and the son of Maria Conceicao (Cabral) and Manuel Vasconcelos. Nicolau was born Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, lived in Montreal for...

George  Mello

George Mello

Feb 13, 2014

New Bedford – George Mello, age 82 of New Bedford, died Thursday February 13, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Lillian (Arruda) Mello and the son of Mary (Furtado) and Joseph Mello. George was born in South Dartmouth, lived all of his life in this area and worked as a Foreman at...

Maria Daluz  Carreiro

Maria Daluz Carreiro

Feb 12, 2014

New Bedford – Maria DaLuz Carreiro, age 70 of New Bedford, died Wednesday February 12, 2014 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the beloved wife of Jose Carreiro and the daughter of the late Rosalina (Medeiros) and Joao Pimentel. She was born in St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country in 1967 and worked as a Stitcher...

Richard F. Willison

Richard F. Willison

Feb 12, 2014

Richard F. Willison, age 67 of New Bedford, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the longtime loving companion of the late Kathleen Bennett and the son of late Patricia Malrich Rusnak and Shelby Willison. He was born in Hammond, Indiana, moved to this area 20 years ago and worked as a Welder for the...

Maria I. Mendes

Maria I. Mendes

Feb 8, 2014

New Bedford – Maria I. Mendes, age 79 of New Bedford, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the widow of the late Fernando C. Mendes and the daughter of the late Silvina (Filipe) and Manuel Joao. She was born in Quarteira, Portugal, moved to this country in 1970 and worked as a Stitcher at...

Angelo Valadao

Angelo Valadao

Feb 8, 2014

New Bedford – Angelo Valdao, age 65, passed away on February 8, 2014 at his home in New Bedford. He was born in Corvo, Açores, the son of Balbina (Rego) and Angelo Valadao Rego. He moved to this country in 1984 and worked as a Machine Operator at NU Tex. His surviving family includes his 3 children: Angela Carvalho...

Natalia Raposo Silva

Natalia Raposo Silva

Feb 6, 2014

New Bedford – Natalia Raposo Silva, age 78 of New Bedford, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. She was the widow of Uriel T. Silva and the daughter of Olivia (Moniz) and Manuel Raposo. She was born in Horta, Faial, Açores, moved to Lomba da Maia, Sao Miguel as a teen and resided there until...

Mildred Silvester

Mildred Silvester

Feb 5, 2014

New Bedford – Mildred Silvester, age 93 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2014 at Kindred Nursing & Rehab Center-Hallmark after an extended illness. She was the loving widow of Domingos Silvester and the daughter of Maggie (Grace) and Peter Rego. She was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Domestic Cleaner for...

Ernest Souza

Ernest Souza

Feb 5, 2014

Souza, Ernest (Ernie), 73, of Hawthorne, formerly of Waldwick passed away on February 5, 2014 while visiting his family in Atlanta. Ernie was born on July 18, 1940 and grew up in New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his wife Wanda; his children John Paul Souza, Calvin Youngblood and Celeste Yoshida his granddaughter Olivia Souza and brothers Arthur...

Gabriel Dias

Gabriel Dias

Feb 3, 2014

New Bedford – Gabriel Dias, age 74 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday February 3, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in the Azores, the son of Lorinda (Andrews) and Silvino Barcelos and, after moving to this country, worked as an X-Ray Technician at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Gabriel enjoyed watching...

Leonard P. Sylvia

Leonard P. Sylvia

Feb 3, 2014

New Bedford – Leonard P. Sylvia, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday February 3, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mary (Viger) Sylvia whom he cared for through illness until her passing. He was born in New Bedford and was formerly employed...

Mary  Misiolek

Mary Misiolek

Feb 1, 2014

New Bedford – Mary Misiolek, age 95 formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014 at Hathaway Manor Extended Living after a wonderful life. She was the widow of Frank J. Misiolek and the daughter Felisbina (Furtado) and Joseph Pacheco. She was born in Stonington, Ct, spent most of her life in this area and worked as...

Tony Saltao

Tony Saltao

Feb 1, 2014

New Bedford – Tony Saltao, age 58 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday February 1, 2014 at New Bedford Health Care Center after a strong battle with a long illness. He was born in Angola, Africa, the son of Maria Manuela (Simões) and the late Antonio Saltão. Tony moved to this country 54 years ago and worked as...

Antonio Cabral

Antonio Cabral

Jan 26, 2014

New Bedford- Antonio Cabral, died at the age of 85 at St. Lukes Hospital on Sunday January 26th after a brief illness. Born in Faial da Terra, Sao Miguel, son of the late David S. Cabral and Maria Rosa (Santos), he lived in New Bedford for 39 years along with his late wife Julieta Cabral, 3 daughters: Ilda Carreiro...

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