José F. Sousa, age 68, of Fall River passed away November 29, 2013 at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ivone (Pereira) Sousa. Born in Furnas, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Mariano and Maria C. (Furtado) Sousa. José worked as a laborer for Zappo Construction Co. He was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church and a member of the Our Lady of the Light Band Club.
Jose leaves his 4 children: Helder, Sandy and Eric Sousa all of Fall River, MA and Paula Moura of Tiverton RI; 4 siblings: Maria Jose Couto, Duarte F. and Noberto F. Sousa and Anna Frazer all of Fall River, MA; 2 grandchildren: Timothy & Yvonne Moura and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River FRIDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 10:00 A.M. Internment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours THURSDAY from 5-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the American Cancer Society. www.rogersfuneral.com.