FALL RIVER - Anibal Souza, 91 of 100 Amity St. Fall River, formerly of Columbia St. and 130 Canal St., died Saturday in Fall River at Southpointe Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center. He is survived by: 1 Brother: Edmund Souza of Fall River, 1 Sister: Lydia S. Oliveira of Fall River, & Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. He was the brother of the late Georgina Viveiros, Beatrice Souza, Marion Perry, Ernest Souza, and Manuel Souza Jr.
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Manuel F. Souza and the late Maria C. (DeMello) Souza. He was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Before retiring in 1970, he was employed as a Purchasing Agent for the Naval Underwater Systems Center, now the Naval Underseas Warfare Center, Newport, RI. He was a lifelong parishioner of Santo Christo Church. A veteran of World War II, he served as a Sergeant in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy. He was a devoted supporter of Catholic Institutions and an active fundraiser for the Dominicans of Fatima, Portugal.
His Funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 No. Main Street on Wednesday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in Santo Christo Church at 9:00 A.M. Internment in Notre Dame Cemetery with Military Honors. Calling Hours Tuesday 5-9 P.M.