Angelo T. Agresti, 88, of Somerset,  passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of the late Nancy V. (Spiess) Agresti. Angelo was born in Rochester, New York the son of the late Vittorio and Rosaria (Contrafatto) Agresti. Mr. Agresti served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War. Angelo and his late wife were one of the original owners of the Somerset Country Store. Survivors are a son: Michael J...

Robert E. Wexler, 87, of Fairhaven passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Robert and Emily “Mildred” (Koson) Wexler, he settled in Acushnet in 1960.  Robert was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven. He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War and later worked at Continental Screw in New Bedford until they closed.  Robert...

Theresa M. (Morse) Paiva, born December 11, 1956, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the daughter of the late Foster and Margaret (Mayo) Morse. Theresa graduated from New Bedford High School and had worked at Walmart for several years.  She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven and loved doing Zumba at the YMCA and traveling to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. She is survived by her partner...

Alice E. (Ridley) Waterman, 98, of Rehoboth passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick B. Waterman, and a long time resident of Rehoboth. Born in Taunton; Alice was the daughter of the late Police Chief Lewis F. and Ruth (Leonard) Ridley. Mrs. Waterman attended Taunton Public Schools. Alice volunteered for twenty-five years for Meals on Wheels, and was an active member for the...

Kimberly A. (Shea) Medeiros, age 59, passed peacefully on June 12, 2020, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, with her loving husband, Michael Medeiros Sr., by her side. Kimberly fought long-term battles with Immune Deficiency and COPD. She was a devoted spouse and mother to her children and family. She was born in Fall River, MA and resided there most of her life.   Kimberly is survived by her spouse, Michael Medeiros Sr.; daughter, Sherie L. Medeiros; sons, Michael and Robert; grandson,...

Evangelos (Angelo, “Papou”) Tassopoulos, 88, of Wareham passed away peacefully July 8th at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 24, 1932 to Apostolos and Vasiliki (Zakada) in Athens, Greece. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Catherine, after originally meeting her on Valentine’s Day in Athens, Greece.  He had two children, Paul (Vilma) and Bessie (Roger Cabanas).  Angelo moved his family to Canada in 1963 with $600 in his pocket...

Laura (Pearson) DeCoste, 77, of Fall River passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Arthur DeCoste, and they would’ve celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this November. Laura, a lifelong resident of Fall River was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Senay) Pearson. A 1961 graduate of BMC Durfee High School; Laura worked as the secretary to Mayor John Arruda before leaving her position to raise...

Kathleen M. (Goddu) Casper, 76, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of thirty-two years to Michael J. Casper. Kathleen was born in Fall River the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Cunha) Goddu. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for several years. Mrs. Casper enjoyed making crafts, working in her gardens, cooking and being with her family. Survivors besides her husband are a daughter: Dawn E. Barbosa and her...

Lucille D. (Richard) Kirby, 94, a resident of Swansea since 1961, passed away July 6, 2020 after a brief illness at the Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She was the wife of the late James T. Kirby. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Edward Richard and the late Ida (Poirier) Richard, she attended Fall River schools and was employed in the garment industry as a sample maker. She most recently lived at Swan Brook Assisted Living.  Lucille was an excellent...

Carol Leona (Reynolds Wright) Jackson, 91, of Attleboro passed away after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Wingate of Norton Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late James B. Jackson II of whom she was married for 57 years.  Born in Coral Gables, Florida; she was the daughter of the late Malcom and Virginia Wright.  She was also the sister of the late Robert A Reynolds and the late Wade S Reynolds, both of New York. ...