178 Winter Street
Fall River, Massachusetts
John S. Mitchell, "Mitch," age 84, of Fall River, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was married to Lillian (Kuzniar) Mitchell for 60 years.
Born in Fall River, a son of the late John S. and Helen (O'Brien) Mitchell, he was a lifelong resident of the city. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1947 he also attended Bradford Durfee Tech, now UMASS Dartmouth, and served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Tin Can Sailors.
Mr. Mitchell worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, now Verizon, as an engineer, retiring in 1992. He then worked as a contractor for the phone company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
He was on the Board of Directors of the Southern Mass Credit Union and the Fall River Affordable Housing Corporation, and was a member of the Patrick Brennan Club, the Fall River Clover Club and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Men's Club. An avid sports enthusiast, he coached baseball for Bayside Little League. For many years he was the Treasurer of the Patrick Brennan Pitch League. His hobbies included stamp collecting, history, reading, and making stained glass.
Surviving in addition to his wife: two sons: Atty. John R. Mitchell, former Mayor of the City of Fall River and Bristol County Commissioner and his wife Judith, and Jeffrey E. Mitchell and his wife Mary Ellen, all of Fall River, two daughters: Judith A. Mitchell and her husband Richard Slavinski of Norton and June M. Palmer and her husband Keith of Fall River, one sister: Helen Sullivan of Somerset, four grandchildren: Jeffrey, James, Justin, and Courtney Mitchell, two great-grandchildren: Jaryn and Jolieana Mitchell, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert Mitchell.
The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Southpointe Nursing Home and Sarah Brayton Nursing Home for the wonderful care they provided.
His Funeral will be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10 AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 AM in Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main St., Fall River. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care, 506 Prospect Street, Fall River, MA 02720. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Tributes, directions: www.waring-sullivan.com
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April 26, 2013
Jo Anne O'Neil
Dear Mrs. Mitchell,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Both of you we're always so nice to run into. Truly warm people who make you feel at home. My best to your family.
Peace
April 11, 2013
Charles Shaker
To the entire Mitchell family, it is at times like this that we realize how precious life is and that along the way how fortunate we have been to meet certain people. Mr. Mitchell was one of them. Since our Little League days when I first met Mr. Mitchell at Bayside, through high school, and all the way through adulthood, he was always kind , friendly, and greeted one with his big smile and kind words. He and his entire family provided the Shaker family with great memories that we will always treasure.
Charles N. Shaker
April 10, 2013
Janice Heppe
Mrs. Mitchell, Mayor John Mitchell and family. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janice R. Correia Heppe
April 10, 2013
Kim,Mike,Emily and Sarah McGrath
Mrs Mitchell, Judy,John,Courtney and the entire Mitchell family,
So sorry for your loss. Mr Mitchell was a great man and will definitely be missed and remembered with a smile.
April 10, 2013
Rob Faria
Judy- I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 10, 2013
Denise Viveiros
Mrs. Mitchell and family, So sorry for you loss, thoughs and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Denise Viveiros
April 9, 2013
Steve & Brenda Lopes
To Mrs Mitchell ,Mayor John Mitchell & the entire Mitchell family our deepest sympathy.John Sr. was a great Husband Father & Grand-father,and Great-grand father.He also was a great asset to all of Fall River.He will be greatly missed.
April 9, 2013
Lou and Linda Pereira
Mrs. Mitchell and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the wonderful memories he has given you. God Bless.
April 9, 2013
To Jeff and Mary Ellen and family, he was a great man and will surely be missed. We know how much he loved you all. We are so sorry for your loss.
April 9, 2013
Elaine & Ceasar Braga
Mrs. Mitchell, John, Judy & family, please except our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 9, 2013
Dear Lillian and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Julie and Tony Caldwell
April 9, 2013
ileen costa ( medeiros)
Mrs, mitchell our deepest condolences from the medeiros family
April 9, 2013
Steven Camara
To Mrs. Mitchell, John & Judy and family -- My Sympathy & Best Wishes!
April 9, 2013
Geraldine Powers
Thoughts and Prayer to your family.
April 9, 2013
Kevin B. Pavao & Sarah A. White send our sincere condolences to your family.
April 9, 2013
Philip J. Medeiros and Karen-Beth Rogers wish to send our sincere condolences to Mrs. Mitchell and family. You will always be in our hearts and prayers
April 8, 2013
Arnold&Pat Bamford
Pat & I wish to send our sincere condolences to Lillian and family. Mitch was a special person and dear friend. It leaves both of us with heavy hearts for he was loved by many. We will stop by to see you when we get home.
Arnie & Pat
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