Helen (Zajac) Souza, age 100, of Albion St., Fall River, passed away at Clifton Nursing Care Center on Dec. 30, 2011 after a short illness. She was the wife of the late John C. Souza. Born in Thompson, CT to the late Stanley & Mary (Bigos) Zajac. Mrs. Souza was raised on a farm in Westport, MA before moving to Fall River upon her marriage. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Souza worked as a Machine Operator for the former Shelburne Shirt Co.
Mrs. Souza is survived by her children: Leonard J. Souza & his wife Joanne of Fall River and Lorraine M. Souza of Fall River; her sister: Genevieve Zembo of Fall River; her granddaughters: Francine Couture & her husband Steve of Fall River, Nadine Pellicio & her husband Mark of Danvers, MA, & Kristen Golden of Fall River; her great granddaughters: Emma Golden & Mary Pellicio; several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Joseph, Walter, Henry, Taddeus, & Frances Zajac.
Family & friends are invited to attend Helen’s funeral service on TUESDAY at 11:00 A.M. in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours MONDAY 4-8 P.M.