SOMERSET - Pauline Ann “Auntie” (Costa) Sousa, 71, of 14 Brian Ave., Somerset, died Wednesday at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Silvino “Sal” Sousa. Besides her husband of Somerset, she is survived by Two Daughters: Susan Leite of Fall River and Laura DoMonte & husband Edward of Fall River; Two Granddaughters: Patricia Leite and Sarah DoMonte, both of Fall River; & Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Joseph B. and John B. Costa, Mary Gagnon, and Irene Rapoza.
Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Jose B. Costa and the late Maria Do Carmo (Aguiar) Costa. She was a Somerset resident for 36 years, and was a was a Homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of children, who called her "Auntie”. She was also a member of St. John of God Church.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 North Main St. Fall River, on Saturday at 8:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Brayton Ave., Somerset at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5:00-9:00 P.M.
Flowers are welcome, or donations to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.