Obituaries Listing

Jan 2, 2023

Jean Silvia, age 71 of Plymouth and formerly of Taunton, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Sachem Nursing Home in Bridgewater.

Jean was born in Taunton, the beloved daughter of the late George and Bertha (Silvia) Silvia, Sr.

Before retiring, Miss Silvia was employed with Texas Instruments. She loved playing bingo and going to...

Jan 2, 2023

Antonio J. Carreiro, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Regal Care of Taunton.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dora (Lopes) Carreiro who passed away in 2018.

They shared 57 years of marriage together.

Antonio was born in Sao Miguel Azores, the son of the late...

Dec 21, 2022

Patricia A. (Nyzio) Cardoso, age 84 of Raynham, passed away on December 21, 2022 at Life Care of Raynham with her loving husband by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph Cardoso.

Patricia was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Francis and Stasia (Kowal) Nyzio.

Besides her beloved...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard J. “Dick” Almeda, age 90 of Raynham, passed away December 19, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was the husband of Barbara (Fitzgerald) Almeda.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Hawkins) Almeda.

Richard graduated from Bristol County Agricultural High School and then enlisted to proudly...

Dec 18, 2022

Pasquale “Hawk” Palmisano, age 72 of Taunton, passed away on December 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Danielle (Meack) Palmisano.

Besides his loving wife Danielle of 10 years, he is survived by his children; Robert Palmisano and wife Kristin, Scott Palmisano and wife Rosie, Daniel Keyes and fiancé...

Dec 18, 2022

Fernanda (Jardim) Ventura, age 87 of Taunton, passed away on December 18, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. The widow of the late Kenneth P. Ventura. Fernanda was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The daughter of the late Manuel S. Jardim and Leocardia Gomes Jardim. Before retiring, Mrs. Ventura was employed at Marion Manor and Morton Hospital....

Dec 16, 2022

Gilbert F. DeMello, age 91 passed away on December 16, 2022.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Tavares) DeMello.

Gilbert was born in Taunton, the son of the late Antone and Deolinda (Furtado) DeMello.

Before retiring, Mr. DeMello was employed with Reed & Barton for many years.

He...

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Abreau, age 103 of Taunton, the former part owner of Abreau Oil Service her family business, passed away on December 16, 2022 at her residence with her loved ones by her side.

Mary was born in Taunton, the beloved daughter of the late George and Candida (Mendes) Abreau, Sr.

Mary was a 1937 graduate...

Dec 15, 2022

Michael John Reynolds, age 59, passed away on December 15, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Sonja( Chastain) Reynolds.

Michael was born in Boston, the beloved son of Carol (Duff) Bridges and the late Cyril Reynolds.

Besides his beloved wife of over...

Dec 15, 2022

Stephen Marshalsea, of Taunton, passed away on December 15, 2022 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Richard and Phyllis Marshalsea.

*************************FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AND A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE.

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Dec 15, 2022

Roque C. Avelar, age 100 of Taunton, passed away on December 15, 2022 at Life Care Center of Raynham.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (daSilveira) Avelar.

Born in Flores, Azores, he  was the son of the late Joao and Maria (Silveira) Avelar.

Mr. Avelar was employed with the former...

Dec 14, 2022

Nancy A. (Silvia) Moitoza, age 76 of Taunton, passed away on December 14, 2022 at her daughters home her loving family by her side, after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Charles J. Moitoza, Sr., whom she loved since the second grade.

Nancy was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late...

Dec 12, 2022

Phyllis M. (Amaral) O’Grady, age 74 of Salem NH formerly of Taunton, passed away on December 12, 2022 at Boston Medical Center.

She was the beloved wife of Thomas O’Grady.

Phyllis was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Antone and Hilda (Goulart) Amaral.

Besides her beloved husband Thomas of over 54...

Dec 8, 2022

Joseph F. Terrao, age 60 of Raynham, passed away on December 8, 2022.

Joseph was born in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph and Doris (Booth) Terrao.

Before becoming affected with Dementia, Joseph was employed with Bridgewater House of Corrections as a CFO.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music, kayaking...

Dec 7, 2022

Richard Finnegan, age 53 of Swansea, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Ft. Myers Florida.

He was the husband of the late Dana (Keller) Finnegan.

Richard was born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late Francis Finnegan and the late Phyllis Klang.

Richard was employed as a carpenter traveling to Florida...

Dec 6, 2022

Linda S. Hardy, age 53 of Taunton, Passed away on December 6, 2022 at

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

She was Companion of the late Darryl Franklin.

She was also the companion of Jason Simmons of Taunton.

Linda was born in Boston, the beloved daughter...

Dec 4, 2022

Marla J. Isaac, age 64, of Taunton, passed away on December 4, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Edna (Crisp) Isaac.

Marla was a graduate of Taunton High School Class of 1975 and later attended Swain School of Design in New Bedford.

Marla...

Dec 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Yvonne Thomas 73, of Plymouth, MA announce her passing. She was called home to be with the lord on Friday December 2, 2022, after a heroic battle with cancer. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Duniza “Dolly” Gomes and John Spinola. Yvonne adored her family and cherished spending time...

Dec 2, 2022

Barbara A. (DeCosta) Rusconi, age 86 of Bethlehem, PA and formerly of Taunton, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Rusconi. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wilhemina (Vieira) DeCosta. Before retiring in 2000, Mrs. Rusconi was employed by the Taunton School System as a Para-Professional...

Nov 30, 2022

Pamela M. (Spillane) Podgurski, age 52, of East Taunton passed away on November 30, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

She was the wife of David Podgurski.

Born in Brocton, MA, she was the daughter of Edward and Ann (Dolan) Spillane.

Pamela was a 1988 graduate of Brockton High School and a 1993...