He was born in New Bedford, MA. A son of the late Manuel C. Jr. and Florence L. (Medeiros) Souza; husband of Carol Ann (Lanni) Souza; brother of Nancy A. Lyons, Robert L. Souza, John P. Souza, and the late Ronald H. Souza; brother in law John J. Lanni Esq.. He also leaves two nieces and two nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9-10 AM, followed by a service at 10 AM in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, New Bedford, MA.