Hudson, MA
Manuel De Sousa, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, the son of Manuel and Maria (Rego) Sousa and has lived in Hudson for many years.
He leaves his loving wife of sixty-six and a half years, Natalia (Luz) Sousa; seven children, Jose Urbano Luz Sousa and his wife, Maria Joao of Terceira, Azores, Mindy Loura and her husband, Tony of Hudson, Daniel L. Sousa of Hudson, Albertino L. Sousa and his wife, Mary of Hudson, Lucia Camara and her husband, Jose of Northbridge, Elvira M. Sousa of Hudson and Carlos M. Sousa and his wife, Giselda of Hudson; his sister, Maria Machado of East Hartford, CT; ten grandchildren, Christine, Marco, Sonya, Sarah, Angie, Christopher, Stacey, Alexandra, Jose, Jr. and Nicholas; eleven great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Manuel worked at Digital Corp in Maynard for many years retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Michael’s Church and the Hudson Portuguese Club and was dedicated to the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society. He was an avid gardener, Bruins fan, enjoyed playing cards and was devoted to his loving family.
Calling hours for Manuel will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 12, with a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church, 21 Manning St., Hudson. Burial will follow at Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson.