All Obituaries

Albert H. Cook Jr. 51 of New Bedford passed away on March 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of Linda (Fernandes) Cook of New Bedford and the late Albert H. Cook. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. He was formerly employed as a laborer for Gil Den, and as a commercial fisherman for many years. Albert was an United States Marine Corp Veteran, earning the rank of Lance Corporal. Survivors include his mother, his children Albert, Roy, Ryan, Tara and Tiffany...

Melissa Medeiros 43 of New Bedford passed away suddenly, on March 12, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of Cheryl (Durgin) Rinehart of New Bedford and the late Jose Medeiros. She was born in New Bedford and was a life long resident. She was employed as an attendant at a laundromat. Survivors include her mother, her son Michael Gonzalez of New Bedford, her sister Jessica Rinehart of New Bedford, her brother Jonathan Rinehart of Randolph and her companion Joe Amaral of New...

-- Catherine Rapoza, 84, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 7, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the widow of the late Ernest P. Rapoza, daughter of the late Richard and Nora Gelder, and sister of the late Richard Gelder Jr. Catherine was born and raised in New Bedford, graduated from New Bedford High School, and worked for many years as a secretary at the Public Defender’s Office and District Attorney’s...

Ricardo Meneses 69 of New Bedford passed away Monday February 25, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Arlete (Nunes) Meneses and son of the late Manuel and Francesca Meneses. He was born in Terceira, Azores and had lived in New Bedford since 1968. Ricardo was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. He was the co-owner of Century Tile with his step-son. He was a loving husband and loved to...

Scott “Raiyn” James Santos 29 of New Bedford passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the son of Maria (Machado) Ventura and David M. Ventura and the biological son of Fernando Santos; the beloved grandson of the late Joao and Leotilde Machado & Manuel and Maria Santos. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. Raiyn loved music, writing poetry, playing the piano, watching horror movies and wrestling....

James “Jamie” LaRose Jr., 54 of Fairhaven, MA passed away unexpectedly, at home, on February 22, 2019. Born in Revere, MA, Jamie was a lifelong resident of Acushnet & Fairhaven. Jamie graduated from Old Colony High School, Class of 1982, with high honors. Jamie was mostly known for being a dedicated member of the Acushnet American Legion, where he spent many holidays volunteering his time. When not at the Legion, Jamie spent his early hours working at Bush Quality Cleaners, as a dry...

Gladys (Almeida) DeSilva 82 of Acushnet passed away Friday February 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Emanuel DeSilva and daughter of the late Michael R. and Mary (Perry) Almeida. She was born in New Bedford and had lived in this area all of her life. Gladys was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven. She was employed by many different companies as a bookkeeper until her retirement. Survivors include her husband; her son Anthony DeSilva of Acushnet and...

Alice (Machado) Fonseca 93 of New Bedford passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur Fonseca and daughter of the late John and Maria (Souza) Machado. She was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. Alice was a communicant of the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for Baldwin Sportswear until her retirement. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. She was the sister...

Serafim deAlmeida 92 of Fairhaven passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Royal of Fairhaven. He was the husband of the late Fernanda (Abrantes) deAlmeida and son of the late Joaquim and Maria Jesus deAlmeida. He was born in Fall River and raised in Portugal, moving back to New Bedford in 1952. Serafim was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Fairhaven. He was employed in the construction industry until his retirement. He was a former member of the Centro Luzo Club, Portuguese...

Maria N. (Medeiros) Silva 88 of Acushnet, passed away Wednesday February 13, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Jose A. Silva and daughter of the late Antonio D. Medeiros and Maria L. Cruz. She was born in St.Michael, Azores and had lived in this area since 1964. Maria was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church in Acushnet. She was formerly employed as a stitcher for Cliftex and Calvin Clothing before her retirement. Survivors include her husband; her brother Jose...