Mrs. Rita Souza, age 82 of Somerville died Friday in the Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Souza. Mrs. Souza was born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Lucy (Chardo) Russo. She is a graduate of Somerville High School, class of 1946 and remained a lifelong Somerville resident. In addition to raising a family, she enjoyed sewing, painting and cooking. Her family and grandchildren were most important to her. She was a voracious follower of politics often helping out in campaigns and voting polls. Her television rarely strayed from CNN.
She is survived by two sons: Joseph F. Souza of Spain, Marc Souza and his wife Donna of Salem, NH. Beloved grandmother of Kimberly & Tammy Souza of Cape Cod; Stephanie & Christina Souza of Salem NH. Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by a brother, Ralph Russo and a sister Sister, Norma Micheroni.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street Medford on Tuesday at 8 AM. Followed by a funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 3-7 PM.
Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Contributions in Rita’s name may be sent to the Founders Affiliate Of American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005