Obituaries

Edwin “Porky” Sylvia

Edwin “Porky” Sylvia

Apr 2, 2011

New Bedford–Edwin “Porky” Sylvia, age 80, died Friday, April 2nd, at Scared Heart Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Lawrence) Sylvia of New Bedford. Porky was the loved father of Gary E. Sylvia of New Bedford, Michael P. Sylvia of Dartmouth and Kenneth L. Sylvia of Ocala; FL. Mr. Sylvia was the grandfather of Katelyn,...

Maria L. (Pinheiro) Pereira

Maria L. (Pinheiro) Pereira

Mar 28, 2011

Taunton – Maria L. (Pinheiro) Pereira, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at the ripe old age of 99, at Morton Hospital in Taunton surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco R. Pereira. Mrs. Pereira was the loved mother of Albertina, wife of the late Luis Sousa and Alexandrinha wife...

Raul Velez Sr

Raul Velez Sr

Mar 21, 2011

New Bedford - Raul Velez Sr. age 67, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at Hathaway Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of Laura (Gonzalez) Velez of New Bedford. Mr. Velez was the father of Raul Jr., David and Evelyn Velez all of New Bedford. Raul was the brother of Federico Aponte and Madeline Aponte both...