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Jose F. Dorosario

Jose F. Dorosario

Jun 30, 2019

Fall River – Jose F. DoRosario, age 80, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria de Lourdes (Rosa) DoRosario. Jose was born in Corvo, Azores to the late Manuel V. and Maria (Fraga) DoRosario. He had worked for Berkshire Hathaway for many years. He is survived by...

Stephen D. Sorell

Stephen D. Sorell

Jun 30, 2019

Rhode Island – Stephen D. Sorell, age 68, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in R.I. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma Jean (Pinto) Sorell. Stephen, born in New Bedford, was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Araujo) Sorell. He had worked in the...

Dorothy M. (Desjardins) Sylvia

Dorothy M. (Desjardins) Sylvia

Jun 28, 2019

Fairhaven – Dorothy Marie (Desjardins) Sylvia, age 81, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home. She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late William and Jeanette (Theberge) Desjardins. Dorothy had waitressed for many years at Annie’s Lunch. During her “retirement” years, she worked part-time for Dorothy Cox’s...

Gerald J. Cardelli Jr.

Gerald J. Cardelli Jr.

Jun 27, 2019

Fall River - Gerald J. Cardelli Jr., age 53, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of Mary Ann (Velho) and Gerald J. Cardelli Sr. Gerald was employed as a plumber and was the owner of Ziggy’s Plumbing and Heating....

Raymond P. Brizida

Raymond P. Brizida

Jun 18, 2019

Dartmouth – Raymond P. Brizida, age 75, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Faith Ann (Bernard) Brizida, who passed away on September 30, 2014. Raymond was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Joseph and Hilda (Medeiros) Brizida. He had been employed as a truck driver for...

Tomasa Perez

Tomasa Perez

Jun 18, 2019

New Bedford – Tomasa Perez, age 80, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern MA. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Toribio Lopez and Carmen Belen. She is survived by her children, Nancy Olmo, Janet Olmo, Lilyberkys Ortiz and Maritza Ortiz; as well as 14...

Pauline  Caouette

Pauline Caouette

Jun 18, 2019

New Bedford – Pauline M. (Menard) Caouette, age 88, of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Emery T. and Lillian M. (Richard) Menard. Pauline was a homemaker to her loving family. In her pastime she enjoyed knitting, cooking and...

Manuel P. Furtado

Manuel P. Furtado

Jun 16, 2019

New Bedford – Manuel P. Furtado, age 80, of South Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria de Fatima (Amaral) Furtado and they had been married for 53 years. Manuel was born in Feteira Pequena, Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores to the late Manuel Furtado Silva Jr. and...

Maria D. Gil

Maria D. Gil

Jun 14, 2019

New Bedford– Maria D. Gil, age 94, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late August P. Gil. Maria was born in Ponta Delgada, Azores to the late Jose and Francisca (Camara) Dos Santos. She moved to this area in 1952 where she worked as...

Mario Dos Santos

Mario Dos Santos

Jun 13, 2019

New Bedford – Mario dos Santos, age 85, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Medeiros) dos Santos. Mario was born in Enxara dos Cavaleiros, Portugal to the late Joao and Maria Eugenia dos Santos. He had worked as a machine operator for Carol Cable...

Manuel Fidalgo Roda

Manuel Fidalgo Roda

Jun 9, 2019

New Bedford – Manuel Fidalgo Roda, age 79, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Deolinda Malaquias (da Silva) Fidalgo Roda. Manuel was born in Cova/Gala, Figueira da Foz, Portugal to the late Maria Marques (Fidalgo) and Manuel dos Santos Roda. He...

Ronald J. Shedd

Ronald J. Shedd

Jun 9, 2019

Ronald J. Shedd, of New Bedford, Passed away Sunday June 9, 2019 After a long period of declining health. He leaves his daughter, Sara Shedd and granddaughter Sariah Grace, who he absolutely adored. He was the companion of the late Nancy Costa for 25 years. He was born in Boston and raised in South Boston before moving to New...

Tony C. Teixeira

Tony C. Teixeira

Jun 7, 2019

New Bedford – Tony C. Teixeira, age 77, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria “Lourdes” (Escobar) Teixeira and was also the husband of the late Rosemary (Couto) Teixeira, who passed away July 24, 1993. Tony was born in San Rafael, CA...

Humberto Pimentel Samagaio

Humberto Pimentel Samagaio

Jun 6, 2019

New Bedford – Humberto Pimentel Samagaio, age 83, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria daFatima (da Silveira) Samagaio. Humberto was born in Terceira, Azores, Portugal to the late Domingos Fernandes Samagaio and Maria daConceicao (Pimentel) Samagaio. He had worked as a machine...

Olivia (Moniz) Couto

Olivia (Moniz) Couto

Jun 5, 2019

New Bedford– Olivia (Moniz) Couto, age 98, of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Hathaway Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Couto. Olivia was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Mary (Correia) and John Moniz Lima. During her earlier years, she worked in several textile factories as a stitcher....

Gloria C. (Da Ponte) Matos

Gloria C. (Da Ponte) Matos

Jun 4, 2019

New Bedford– Gloria C. (Da Ponte) Matos, age 96, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Agostinho R. Matos. Gloria was born in Minho, Portugal to the late Jose Maria Da Ponte and Julia Rodrigues Vilar. She moved to this area in February 1974...

Risalva R. (De Souza) Vidal

Risalva R. (De Souza) Vidal

Jun 2, 2019

New Bedford– Risalva R. (de Souza) Vidal, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor D. Vidal. Risalva was born in Riecife, Brazil to the late Rosita (Ferreira) and Jose Rodrigues de Souza and worked as a school...

Darlene A.  De Mello

Darlene A. De Mello

Jun 2, 2019

Darlene A DeMello (Smith) aka DarlFace - Born on January 7, 1959 in Acushnet, MA. Darlene was a free spirit. She lived her life to to fullest. A firecracker she was, but would give you the shirt off her back. Darlene's greatest joy in her life was her grandson Mason. Mason, Grandma D is with the angels now, however...

Carlos Martins

Carlos Martins

May 31, 2019

Dartmouth – Carlos Martins, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the beloved husband of Assuncao (Martins) Martins. Carlos was born in São Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Martins and Margarida dos Santos Martins and moved to this area in 1971. He had worked at Cornell...

Hilda (Sylvia) Macedo

Hilda (Sylvia) Macedo

May 29, 2019

Bridgewater - Hilda S. Macedo, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at home. Predeceased in death by her husband, Stephen S Macedo. She was the mother of Stephen Macedo of Rochester, MA , Dianna Tavares of Bridgewater, MA, and Philip Macedo of East Freetown, MA. She also leaves three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Macedo...

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