Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

John Edward Fitzpatrick , better known as "Ted"  70 passed away on October 11th.  Born in Providence, RI. he was the son of the late Marion (Graney) and John Edward Fitzpatrick II.  He had worked as a Banker for Fall River Five.  He had received a Masters in Business from Providence College. He is survived by a sister Dawn...

Oct 8, 2023

Michael Danieli, 75, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital on October 08 2023. He was born on August 2, 1948 in Woonsocket, RI, the eldest son of Mario Danieli and Doris Danieli.

He married his high school sweetheart, Christine Danieli, and they shared their lives together until her passing in September 2020. Michael served...

Oct 1, 2023

Karen M. Neto 64 of Fall River passed away Oct. 1st.  Born in Fall River, she was a lifelong Fall River resident.  Karen was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Soares) Neto and Alberto Neto.  She had worked as a Floor lady at Globe Assembly.  She had also worked at Mar-Lou Draperies and as a crossing guard for the...

Sep 29, 2023

On September 29, Walter J. (Bill) Kozak passed peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on October 25th, 1935 to the late John and Ann Kozak in the mountains of coal country in Lilly, PA.  He was one of 14 children.  At the age of 17, he joined the United States Navy...

Sep 26, 2023

Lilian Louise (Cross)  Vincent, 86 of Tiverton was born on January 31st, 1937, and passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Lilian's life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to her family and her enduring care for their well-being.

Lilian's journey through life was one marked...

Sep 16, 2023

Joseph C. "Joe" Perry Jr., of Tiverton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Joe was born in Fall River, MA on March 11, 1950. He was a 1972 graduate of Tiverton High School. He was a Tiverton Firefighter / cardiac EMT for over 30 years and a member of the MA Army National Guard....

Sep 6, 2023

Irene Pavao, 94, of Fall River MA passed away at home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was the wife of the late Louis Pavao Sr. Born in Fall River MA, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Couto) Santos. She was a member of the ILGWU and was a talented seamstress working in the garment...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Proulx 93, of Fall River, MA passed away on August 30, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Gloria (Fontes) Proulx.  Born in Fall River, he was son of the late Augustine (Levesque) and Napoleon Proulx. Robert was a Firefighter for 32 years and had reached the rank of District Chief.    He was a US Navy Corpsman...

Aug 20, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Carvalho, of Little Compton, passed away peacefully with family on August 20, 2023 at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay. Charles was born in Fall River, MA on January 15, 1943. He went on to graduate from BMC Durfee High School in 1960, Bryant University, and Johnson and Wales. He spent his career working for Allendale Insurance and FM Global,...

Aug 1, 2023

Janice L. (Crawford) Bishop, 76, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on August 1st.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Juliette (Bosse) and Norman Crawford.  She was also the sister of the late Arlene Crawford L'italien. Janice had worked as an Administrative Assistant for Duro Finishing and also at Riverwood Mental Health Services as a...

Jul 23, 2023

Eduardo Manuel Pereira 77 of Fall River, MA, passed away at home on July 23, 2023.  He was the husband of Olga S. (Soares) Pereira.  Born in Ponta Delgado, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Conceicao (Linhares) and Artur Pereira.  He came to the USA in 1971. He had worked as a Carpenter for Pearson...

Jul 9, 2023

Anna Charlotte Leary of Tiverton,  beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, great grandmother and friend died July 9th at St Anne's Hospital with family in attendance.

She was born on January 30, 1938 in Newport, RI, daughter of Rose Capochiano Sullivan.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Terrance Leary,  and her five children:  ...

Jul 5, 2023

Cheryl A. Cambra 71 of Tiverton, RI passed away on July 5, 2023.  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine (Jean) and Joseph Cambra. She had worked as an assembler for Transcom and had also delivered papers for the Providence Journal. She was predeceased by brothers Robin J. Cambra and Shawn Cambra.  She...

Jun 19, 2023

Eileen M. Francoeur 69 of Fall River, MA passed away suddenly at home on June 19th.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Alice L. (Wilson) and Raymond F. Francoeur.  Eileen was a graduate of Bishop Gerrard High School in 1973 and had an Associate Degree from BCC.  She had worked as a Paraprofessional for...

Jun 2, 2023

Robert E. St Laurent passed away peacefully on June 2nd at the Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Souza) St Laurent and the late Lucy (Sousa) St Laurent. Born in Portsmouth, RI in 1936 to the late Victor and Auxilia (Bosse) St Laurent. He leaves behind sons John St Laurent (partner Trisha)...

Jun 1, 2023

Constance Amarantes DeMello, age 88, of Tiverton passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on June 1, 2023. Born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Gloria Cambra Amarantes and John Amarantes. Constance was the wife of the late Charles DeMello Jr with whom she resided with in Tiverton, RI for 58 years. Constance lived a...

May 30, 2023

Joan E. Souza, 79, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully in her

sleep on 5/30/23. Joan was a graduate of Durfee High School and later

went to the Air Force. She worked for many years at DPH for the city

of Fall River, and served for some time as the Union President. Joan...

May 26, 2023

Eric John Gray 42 of Tiverton, RI passed away on May 26th.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Julie Moran of Tiverton and the late John Gray.  He had worked in Financial sales.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son Talon Gray and a daughter Olivia Rose Gray.  He was predeceased...

May 8, 2023

Antone F. Amaral Jr., of Tiverton, RI passed away on May 8th.  He was the husband of the late Ruth (Davis) Amaral.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Mary (Gaspar) and Antone Amaral Sr.  He had formerly worked as a Foreman in grounds keeping.  He had served in the US Army and was a communicant...

May 1, 2023

Carol Ann (Sagan) Petrasso 77 of Westport, MA passed away on May 1st.  She was the wife of the late Gerald Alfred Petrasso.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Jeannie (Bigos) and Stanley Sagan.  A Homemaker, she had also worked as a school bus monitor at Tremblays and also at Deknatel.  She was a...