Manuel Cabral Sousa, age 70, of Fall River. Husband of Liberia (da Estrela) Sousa. Son of the late Guilherme Cabral Sousa & Deolinda (Martins)Sousa. Passed away Jan. 6, 2008. Born in Fenais Da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a Fall River resident since 1962. He was a member of St. Michael Church, played soccer in Portugal & for the Academica Club here, was a Past President of the Afonso Costa Republican Club & a lifelong Red Sox Fan. Before retiring in 1999, he was a Foreman for Parcella Bros. & then Webster Engineering
Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 children: John W. Sousa & Lucy Ann Sousa Botelho both of Fall River; 3 siblings: Antonio da Sousa of Swansea, Connie Chaves of Fall River & Lucy Sousa Fairhurst of Westport; 2 grandchildren: Caitlin & Samantha Botelho & several nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Thursday at 9 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in St. Michael Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 5-9 PM.