Mr. Brian J. Sousa, Sr., of Taunton, died Wednesday, April 7 in Morton Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Donnelly) Sousa. He was born 63 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph and Virginia
(Weeks) Sousa. He was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at Wal-Mart in Raynham for 7 years. He had previously been employed at the Harodite Finishing Company in North Dighton for several years, and had formerly been employed in the construction industry for several area contractors. An accomplished golfer, Mr. Sousa was a
member of the John F. Parker Municipal Golf Course in Taunton, where he was well known for his “Hole-In-One.” He was also a member of the Taunton Softball League, and was a former member of the Portuguese-American Civic Club. He was an avid
Boston Red Sox fan.
In addition to his wife, he was the proud father of Brian J. “B.J.” Sousa, Jr, and his wife, Brenda Florio-Sousa of Walpole.
He also leaves:
5 brothers: Ronald A. Sousa and his wife, Marie of Taunton
Stephen K. Sousa and his wife, Eileen of Westport
Stanley W. Sousa and his wife, Lorraine of Taunton
Joseph A. Sousa and his wife, Gail of Taunton
Chuck Sousa and his wife, Janyce of Raynham
His grandsons: Jack Florio-Sousa and Matthew Florio-Sousa, both of Walpole, who brought many laughs and joy into their Grampy’s life.
A brother-in-law: William Donnelly ahd his wife, Sandra of Raynham
A sister-in-law: Susan Duarte and her husband, Augustine of Taunton
Numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, April 12 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Kilmer Avenue, at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Francis
Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.