Fall River – Alexander “Al” Peter Deorsey, 65, of Fall River, died Sunday, July 11, 2021.   He was the long-time fiancé of Sharon Raposa.      Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Eli and Josephine (Gricko) Deorsey, and lived in Fall River for 20 years.  He was self-employed as an auto body and airbrush artist.  He was also a commercial diver and scuba instructor.      He was a veteran of the U.S....

Middleboro – Wladyslawa “Vaja” (Armata) Bociek, 95, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Nemasket Healthcare Center.  She was the wife of the late Harold Bociek.      Born in Frysztak, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Tekla (Armata) Armata, and lived in New Bedford most of her life.      Mrs. Bociek was a remarkable seamstress who had a talent for making her own beautiful clothes.  She enjoyed tending her...

New Bedford – Jonathan Fontaine, 28, died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 12, 2021.  He was the son of Jean-Paul Fontaine and the late Michele M. (Cyr) Fontaine.      Born in New Bedford, Jonathan was a lifelong resident of the city, and was employed as a food packer at Trucchi’s Market.      He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.      Jonathan greatly enjoyed computer games, various sports, and all...

  New Bedford – Hector Angel Gonzalez Velez, 28, of New Bedford, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home.  He was the son of Hector Angel Gonzalez Velez and Noraima Velez-Nieves.      He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and lived in New Bedford.  He worked in the bakery industry.      Hector liked horses, the sport of basketball and cars.  Most of all, he loved his family.      He is survived by his father,...

New Bedford - Felecia (Irzyk) Howland, 66 of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Felecia was the daughter of the late Thaddeus A. Irzyk & Wanda (Kolacz) Irzyk. She was born in New Bedford where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a loving Mother, Wife, Daughter, Aunt, Sister and Friend to so many. She was a bakery manager for Thad's Steakhouse for many years, where her witty banter and spirited personality...

Springfield – Edgar Jomar Benitez Crespo, 29, died Thursday, May 21, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.  He was the son of Pedro J. Benitez and Sonia Crespo.      Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he lived in the New Bedford area for several years.  He was employed by the fishing industry.      Edgar’s favorite sport was basketball.  He was a happy person who loved to sing and listen to music.  He was a helper to...

Boston – James Leandre, 47, of Fairhaven, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center.  He was the husband of Ruth (Butts) Vieira Leandre.      Born in New Bedford, a son of the late James J. Leandre and Rosemary (Reed) Samson, he was a resident of Fairhaven.  He was employed as a factory worker in textiles and later in telemarketing.      Jimmy was a member of the Moose Lodge.  He enjoyed Karaoke, the movies and playing...

New Bedford – Frank W. Wazlowski, 62, died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home.  He was the son of the late Francis Wazlowski and Sally (Murphy) Silvia.      Born in Boston, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.  He was employed as an auto mechanic.      Frank enjoyed taking walks and watching old TV movies.  He was also a car enthusiast.      He is survived by his sister, Robin M. Wazlowski; his brother, Scott...

  New Bedford – Laimis deSaPereira, 36, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was the son of Moacir deSaPereira and Daiva Navickas.      Born in New Bedford, he was a lifelong resident of the city.  He was employed as a data clerk at Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford.      Laimis was a member of the Boy Scouts of America.  He was very involved with the Lithuanian community of Greater Boston.  A...

New Bedford – Alice (Grabiec) Belina, 98, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Frank S. Belina.      Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Zabiak) Grabiec, she lived here all her life.  She was employed as an executive secretary for Chamberlain Mfg., Co. until her retirement.  She was a communicant of the former St. Casimir Church and Our Lady of Perpetual Help...