Fall River – Albert “Skeets” Souza, 83, of Westport died Monday, May 2, 2005 at St. Anne’s Hospital, after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Irene (Pacheco) Souza.
He was born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Josinha (Moniz) Souza, and had resided in Westport for the last 24 years. Mr. Souza was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement in 1982, he was employed by various textile companies in the area. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed playing cards and going to Foxwoods.
He is survived by a son: Albert L. Souza of Franklin, MA; a daughter: Cynthia G. Dupont of Westport; a brother: Arthur Souza of Tiverton, RI; a sister: Alice Oliveira of Fall River; 4 grandchildren: Allison Garside, Aaron Dupont, Craig Souza and Derrick Souza; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Manuel “Washy” Souza, Joseph Souza, Angelo Souza, Dennis Souza, Raymond Souza, Mary Santos and Josephine Souza.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be from the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, Friday, May 6, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable, or memorial donations may be made to: Bristol Elder Services, 182 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720 or St. Anne’s Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721.