Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Maria (Borges) Sousa.
An avid soccer fan, he was a supporter of Sporting FC. He loved spending time with his friends and family.
He was the father of the late Valerie C. Verissimo and father-in-law of the late John Verissimo.
He is survived by one son, Luis C. Sousa and his wife Stacy of Somerset; one daughter, Miriam F. De Sousa and her husband David of N. Dighton; six grandchildren, Taisha, Cameron, Maya, Noah, Ella and Gwen and one great granddaughter, Gabriella.
His Funeral will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 10:00AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea, followed by his Funeral Mass 11:00AM in St. Louis De France Parish, 56 Buffington St., Swansea. Visiting hours, Wednesday, from 5:00 to 8:00PM. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.