Roland D. “Butch” Souza, Sr., 67, of Westport died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was husband of the late Beverly A. (Ribeiro) Souza.
Born in Fall River, he was son of Antone R. “Tony” Souza of Westport and the late Loretta (Pimental) Souza. Mr. Souza worked at the Foxboro Company for over 30 years and also served as a consultant for Eagle Stainless Tube in Franklin, MA. He enjoyed restoring, collecting and driving his antique cars and was a member of the Bay State Street Machines.
Including his father, survivors include 2 sons: Jeffrey Souza of Westport and Roland D. “Butchie” Souza, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Westport; a daughter: Debbi A. Souza-Sylvain and her husband John N. of Westport; and 4 grandchildren: Tara E. Souza, Taylor M. Souza, Cameron D. Souza and Matthew C. Souza all of Westport.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Tuesday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to: Steward Home Care and Hospice, 30 Perwal St., Westwood, MA 02090.