Obituaries

Rose T. Alfonso

Rose T. Alfonso

Jun 15, 2011

Rose T. (Spadaro) Alfonso, 54, of East Freetown died June 14, 2011 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Antone Alfonso, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Salvatore J. Spadaro of New Bedford and the late Rose (Angelini) Spadaro, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to East...

Tyler J. Tourinho, Sr.

Tyler J. Tourinho, Sr.

Jun 14, 2011

Tyler J. Tourinho, Sr., 21, of Tampa died unexpectedly on Tuesday June 14, 2011. A graduate of Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Tyler was employed as a cable technician in Florida, and had also worked on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill cleanup in Mississippi. He is survived by his mother, Renee (Ganeto) Tourinho and her companion Alan Gomes;...

Jacqueline C. Walsh Kopaczewski

Jacqueline C. Walsh Kopaczewski

Jun 14, 2011

Jacqueline C. (O'Bomsawin) Walsh Kopaczewski, 77, of Acushnet died Tuesday June 14, 2011 surrounded by her family at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Anthony S. Kopaczewski and the late Donald J. Walsh. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Hector and Evangeline (Duquette) O'Bomsawin, she lived in Acushnet for most...

Barbara A. Jones

Barbara A. Jones

Jun 12, 2011

Barbara A. (O'Connell) Jones, 83, of New Bedford died Sunday June 12, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Rochelle, NY, the daughter of the late John Edward and Mildred (Lawrence) O'Connell, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Survivors include nine children, Marvin S. Johnson of Indian River, FL, Vandal...

Raymond E. Forgue, Jr.

Raymond E. Forgue, Jr.

Jun 11, 2011

Raymond E. Forgue, Jr., 58, of New Bedford died June 11, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Lillian M. (Costa) Forgue. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Raymond E. and Gertrude (Mitchell) Forgue, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Forgue was a communicant of...

Alice T. Neagus

Alice T. Neagus

Jun 10, 2011

Alice T. (Caton) Neagus, 88, of Acushnet died Friday June 10, 2011 at Our Lady's Haven. She was the wife of Richard E. Neagus; they had been married for 63 years. Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Perry) Caton, she lived in Fairhaven and Acushnet for most of her life. She was a graduate...

Honorata E. Dziura

Honorata E. Dziura

Jun 10, 2011

Honorata E. (Siwik) Dziura, 90, of New Bedford died Friday June 10, 2011 at Sacred Heart Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Dziura. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Adam and Eleonora (Slachetka) Siwik, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was...

Maria C. Camara

Maria C. Camara

Jun 8, 2011

Maria C. Camara, 78, of Dartmouth died Wednesday June 8, 2011 at home after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Luis Moniz Pacheco and Maria (Camara) Pacheco, she moved to New Bedford in 1975 and had lived in Dartmouth since 1995. She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church. Miss Camara...

Roland A. Ferreira

Roland A. Ferreira

Jun 7, 2011

Roland A. Ferreira, 82, of New Bedford died June 7, 2011 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Carreau) Ferreira. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Estelle (Martin) Ferreira, he lived in New Bedford most of his life. Mr. Ferreira was formerly employed as a...

Edward D. Demoranville

Edward D. Demoranville

Jun 6, 2011

Edward D. DeMoranville, 62, of New Bedford, died June 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Everett and Adella Z. (Scieszka) Arruda, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. DeMoranville was formerly employed as a purchasing agent for the Woods Hole-Martha's Vineyard Steamship Authority until his retirement. He...

Fern L. Lipsett Ferreira

Fern L. Lipsett Ferreira

Jun 6, 2011

Fern L. (Sherman) Lipsett Ferreira, 70, of Dartmouth, died Monday June 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Lawrence A. Ferreira and the late Donald P. Lipsett. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Mary (Seguin) Sherman, she lived in Fairhaven until moving to Dartmouth four years ago. She was a...

Susan Kouscouros

Susan Kouscouros

Jun 6, 2011

Susan Kouscouros, 55, of New Bedford died Monday June 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Mary V. (Verissimo) Adams and Virginio Perry. She was a long time resident of the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. Her visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-7 PM at the...

Evelyn M. Dee

Evelyn M. Dee

May 31, 2011

Evelyn M. (Saccocia) Dee of New Bedford died Tuesday May 31, 2011 peacefully at home after a long illness with breast cancer, which she battled with strength and determination for 33 years. She was the wife of James F. Dee; they had been married for 61 years. Born in Bridgewater, the daughter of the late Angelo and Elvira (Ventre)...

Terry L. Daluz

Terry L. Daluz

May 29, 2011

Terry L. (Lopes) DaLuz, 53, of New Bedford died May 29, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late John F. "Tucker" and Lidwina (Alves) Lopes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was formerly employed as a social worker for many years. Survivors include a son,...

John Bruce Roberts

John Bruce Roberts

May 29, 2011

Our beloved father, John Bruce Roberts, "Juice Man" left us for eternal peace May 29th in Myrtle Beach of heart complications. Bruce was born on September 17, 1937 in New Bedford to the late Capt. Llewellyn V. Roberts and Evelyn L. (Kennedy). He was the youngest son and brother to the late, Llewellyn Roberts and twin brothers the late...

John Steven Darosa

John Steven Darosa

May 29, 2011

John Steven DaRosa, 51, of New Bedford died Sunday May 29, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, the son of Ilidia (Fernandes) DaRosa of New Bedford and the late John DaRosa, he lived in New Bedford all his life. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. Mr. DaRosa was a self-employed carpenter. He was...

Joseph P. Ventura

Joseph P. Ventura

May 27, 2011

Joseph P. Ventura, 64, of New Bedford died Friday May 27, 2011 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph R. and Mary (Camacho) Ventura, he lived in Florida for 30 years before returning to New Bedford. Mr. Ventura was formerly employed as a bus driver for the City of St. Petersburg,...

Joseph "Jedge" Rogers

Joseph "Jedge" Rogers

May 24, 2011

Joseph "Jedge Guitar" Rogers, 91, of Rockledge, FL died Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Wustehoff Medical Center. He was the husband of Mary (Oliveira) Rogers; they had been married for 69 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frank and Augusta (Cardoza) Rogers, he lived in New Bedford, Westport and for the last 20 years in...

Robert A. Alves

Robert A. Alves

May 24, 2011

Robert A. Alves, 67, of Mattapoisertt died May 24, 2011 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was the husband of Maria D. (Costa) Alves. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late John D. and Maria (DeLuz) Alves, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life. Mr. Alves was an active communicant and usher at St. Anthony's...

Joseph P. Taffe, Jr.

Joseph P. Taffe, Jr.

May 23, 2011

Joseph P. Taffe, Jr., 75, of Dartmouth died Monday May 23, 2011, unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Jean C. (Reedy) Taffe; they recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Born in New Bedford , the son of the late Joseph P. and Agnes C. (Miller) Taffe, he lived in Dartmouth for over 40 years. He was a...

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