Joseph B. Souza, age 72 of Fall River passed away July 7, 2010. He was husband of Barbara A. (Soares) Souza and son of the late Arthur B. and Deolinda Souza. Joseph was the former owner of JBS Towing and he was an avid fisherman, pool and card player. He also enjoyed Foxwoods. He was a member of Holy Rosary Parish.
Besides his wife he is survived by 2 children: Donna Herring and her husband Howard F. Herring, II of Fall River and Joseph B. Souza, Jr. & wife Linda of Westport; 3 grandchildren: Nicole M. Herring, Joseph R. & Jennifer L. Souza and several nieces & nephews. He was brother of the late Alfonse B., Edwin B., & Arthur B. Souza and was master of his late beloved dog “Elvis”.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Monday at 9:00A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church at 10:00A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 4-8 PM.