William Mello
Oct 9, 2016
Fairhaven – William Mello, age 96, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the Alden Court Nursing Home. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Mariano and Evangelina (Amaral) Mello. He worked most of his life in marine construction and was retired from the Silverstein Family Store. He is survived by 3 grandchildren: Harry...
Scott Gonzalez Sr.
Oct 4, 2016
New Bedford – Scott Gonzalez, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Ramon Gonzalez and Kathy (Sylvia) Chartier of New Bedford. He was step-son of the late Pedro Mercado. Scott worked as a dry wall installer. He is survived by 3 sons: Raymond J. Gonzalez, Scott...
Joaquim A. Morgado
Sep 30, 2016
New Bedford – Joaquim A. Morgado, age 63, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Diane (DeTerra) Morgado and son of the late Maria (Silva) and Joseph Morgado. A lifelong resident of this area, Mr. Morgado was a Fish Cutter for 25 years and, later,...
John Oliveria
Sep 28, 2016
Fall River – John Oliveria of Dartmouth, age 68, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Mr. Oliveria was the husband of Janice (Morency) Oliveria of Dartmouth, and the son of the late Amelia (Pimental) and John Bagagna Oliveria. John was born in New Bedford, Ma and lived in this area all his life. He earned an Associate’s Degree in...
Lucia G. Silveira
Sep 28, 2016
New Bedford – Lucia G. Silveira 67 of New Bedford passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Hathaway Manor. Born in New Bedford she lived there all of her life. She was pre-deceased by her parents George G. Silveira and Marie Rita (Guilbert) Silveira. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School class...
Irene Sylvia
Sep 26, 2016
New Bedford – Irene Sylvia, age 78 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Hathaway Manor. She was the loving wife of the late Donald V. Sylvia Sr., and the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Simone (Casavant) Rezendes. Born in Fairhaven, she lived in this area all of her life. Irene worked as...
Donald F. Clattenburg
Sep 25, 2016
New Bedford – Donald F. Clattenburg, age 91, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Jean (Clattenburg) Clattenburg and the son of the late Ernest and Helen Clattenburg. He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, lived most of his life in this area and worked as a Commercial...
Alice De Oliveira
Sep 24, 2016
On September 24, 2016, Alice DeOliveira of Dartmouth, affectionately known as Zita, has been called to heaven after a beautiful life of 102 years. She was surrounded by her loving family who were there by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her tender smile and caring ways made her the amazing women that...
Maria C. Fernandes
Sep 24, 2016
New Bedford - Maria C. Fernandes, known affectionately as Vo Carmel or Tia Carmel passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Sao Mateus, Terceira , and the daughter of Jose and Leonor Verissimo. She immigrated to New Bedford in 1969 with her husband and 3 children. She was married to Francisco...
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,...