38-year-old Fall River native, New Bedford resident known for his work in hospitality and restaurant service has passed away

Family members say a Fall River native died last week. Far too young.

According to an obituary and a GoFundMe fundraiser, 38-year-old Adam S. Bisson of New Bedford, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

 Bisson was born in Fall River, was a Durfee grad, and worked in hospitality and restaurant service at various locations for about fifteen years, including Chili’s of Somerset and Tao Mohegan Sun.

His obituary stated that Adam was a history buff and “enjoyed reading and keeping up with the latest frontiers of science. Adam also enjoyed music, the outdoors, was an avid Bruins fan. He loved spending quality time with his family, especially his nieces. A real people person, Adam could make friends with anyone. He enjoyed lending a hand whenever needed, and making people smile.”

   Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Gathering to be held in Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford Street, Fall River, at a time to be announced in the near future.

   In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Adam’s memory to Steppingstone Inc., 111 Durfee St, Fall River, MA 02720; 508-674-2788;   https://steppingstoneinc.org