Alice Vardo
Sep 21, 2016
New Bedford – Alice Vardo, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Ernest M. Vardo Sr.. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Vardo was the daughter of the late Rene and Mary (Harold) Lacombe. She worked for Aerovox for many years, then was employed...
Jose J. Galinha, Sr.
Sep 16, 2016
New Bedford – Jose J. Galinha Sr., age 64 of New Bedford, died on Friday, September 16, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Mr. Galinha was the son of the late Evaristo P. and Engracia (Pires) Galinha. Mr. Galinha was the father of Kevin Galinha, husband of Kelly of N.Dartmouth, Karen Galinha of New Hampshire, Joseph...
Joseph S. Brune
Sep 15, 2016
Joseph S. Brune, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Alvarado, California, he was the son of the late Manuel Sr. and Maria Leonora (da Silva) Brune. Joseph proudly served his country in the Army National Guard of Massachusetts during the Korean Conflict and for several years after. He worked as...
Jack Peter Paczosa
Sep 14, 2016
New Bedford – Jack Peter Paczosa, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Veronica (Thibeault) Paczosa. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for The Town of Wareham Wastewater Treatment Plant not New Bedford's treatment plant as previously mentioned. Jack was...
Antone J. Costa
Sep 14, 2016
Dartmouth – Antone J. Costa, age 92 formerly of East Freetown, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Cabral) Costa and the son of the late Joaquin and Maria Viegas (Cabral) Costa. Antone was born in New Bedford and worked as a Painter for St....
Danny Silva
Sep 11, 2016
New Bedford – Danny Silva, age 40, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home. Born in Newark, New Jersey, beloved son of Jose and Candida (Gomes) Silva, Danny worked as a Fisherman. He is survived by his parents, Jose and Candida (Gomes) Silva, of New Bedford, 2 children: Jacqueline Marie Silva and Nicholas Jose Silva; 2...
Judith Marie Alegre
Sep 10, 2016
Judith Marie Alegre, age 49, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her home. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of Maria Elizabeth (DaSilva) Goncalves and the late Jacinto B. Alegre. Judith worked as a Dietary Aide for Island Terrace Nursing Home. Judith earned an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from...
Alice M. Simas
Sep 8, 2016
New Bedford – Alice M. Simas, age 100, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at The Oaks. She was the loving wife of the late Virginio Simas. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Simas was the daughter of the late Francisco “Frank” and Mary Trindad (Pinheiro) Medeiros. She worked for Gosnold Mill and US Ring Binder for...
John G. Mello, Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Dartmouth Ma - John G (Johnny) Mello Jr. passed away peacefully on September 7th at home with his sons by his side , he was 87 years old. He was the only child of the late John G Mello Sr. and Mary B Mello of New Bedford. John was a truck driver for the city of New Bedford for...
John C. Tyson, Jr.
Sep 3, 2016
New Bedford – John C. Tyson, Jr., age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Kindred Healthcare and Rehab - Hallmark. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Lopes) Tyson. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late John C. and Edith (Sousa) Tyson, Sr. He worked for Work Incorporated in New Bedford. He was...
Joao L. Tavares
Sep 2, 2016
New Bedford – Joao L. Tavares, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores; the son of Luis and Maria C. (Silva) Tavares, Mr. Tavares came to this country in 1970 and worked as Landscaper for Raposo Landscaping. Mr. Tavares enjoyed crabbing and fishing but most of all,...
Irene Champigny
Sep 1, 2016
New Bedford – Irene Champigny, age 98 of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the loving widow of Albert L. Champigny and the daughter of the late Manuel and Isabel (Cordeiro) Santos. Born in Dartmouth, she lived most of her life in the surrounding area. Irene moved to California...
Megan Lynn Souza
Sep 1, 2016
Worcester – Megan Lynn Souza, age 31 formerly of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Born in New Bedford, daughter to Rebecca Souza and the late Paul Bergeron, Megan worked as a Counsleor in several areas of the Healthcare Industry. She is survived by her siblings: Jason Bergeron and his wife, Patricia, of New Bedford,...
Kelly Ann Dunn Rosa
Aug 31, 2016
Boston – Kelly Ann Dunn Rosa, age 52 of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a courageous battle with an illness. Born in Taunton, Ma, she was the loving wife of David Rosa and the daughter of David and Katherine (Foster) Dunn. She is survived by her husband, David Rosa of Dartmouth;...
Maria Teresa Dossantos
Aug 30, 2016
New Bedford – Maria Teresa dosSantos, age 53, passed away, on August 30, 2016 at home. She was the daughter of the late Maria Rosa (Candido) and Lionel dosSantos She was born in Caldas de Rainha, Portugal and moved to this area in 1968. She previously worked at Roosevelt Jr High School. She is survived by her siblings: Louis...
Joanna Wojtkunski
Aug 26, 2016
New Bedford - Joanna Wojtkunski, age 98, passed away on Friday August 26, 2016 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the loving wife of the late Kazimerz P. Wojtkunski. Born in Lowell, the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie Kocur, Joanna devoted her life to upbringing of her family. Her family includes her daughter, Patricia Sharples...
George C. Ambrosio
Aug 25, 2016
Dartmouth – George C. Ambrosio, age 92, passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at his home in Dartmouth. He was the loving husband of Mary C. Ambrosio and the son of the late Joseph and Almorinda (Mello) Ambrosio. George was born in New Bedford and worked as a Letter Carrier for the USPS until his retirement in 1978....
Edward John Joseph
Aug 25, 2016
New Bedford – Edward John Joseph, age 95, passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Louise (Pina) Joseph and the son of the late John and Carlotta (Francisco) Joseph. Born in Taunton, Mr. Joseph worked for many years as the Chief Engineer for Texaco...
Theresa Silva
Aug 23, 2016
New Bedford – Theresa Silva, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Donaldo Silva and the daughter of the late Carlos and Marion (Borges) Lawrence. Theresa was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a housekeeper at Sacred Heart Nursing Home for many...
Henry B. Perry. Jr.
Aug 19, 2016
Fall River – Henry B. Perry, Jr., age 75 of Dartmouth, passed away on August 21, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Robinson) Perry and the son of the late Aldina Sylvia. A lifelong resident of Dartmouth, Mr. Perry was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and worked for Acushnet Company where...