Evangeline (Souza) Mello, age 87, widow of James S. Mello. Passed away Jan. 19, 2008 in Fall River. Born in Westport & a life long resident, she was the daughter of the late Antone J. & Margaret (Tavares) Souza. Prior to retiring in 1982, she worked 45 years as a Sewing Machine Operator for Fall River Knitting Mills. She was a member of St. George’s Church, Westport.
She is survived by a Daughter: Linda Nicholson of Westport, Granddaughter: Jamie Nicholson of Westport, Great-grandson: Cody Fernandes, Brother: Antone Souza of New Jersey, Sister: Gilda Andrade of Westport, & many nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Couto & Beatrice Rodrigues.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA. Thursday at 7:45 A.M. Followed by a funeral mass in St. George Church, Westport at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Wake: Wednesday 5-8 P.M.