Joseph B. Souza, Jr.

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Joseph B. Souza, Jr., 86, of Westport died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Silvia) Souza.

Born in Fall River, he was son of the late Joseph B. Souza, Sr. and the late Florence (Rego) Souza, he was a lifelong resident of Westport. A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Souza was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. Prior to retirement, he was a truck driver for the Town of Westport. He was a NASCAR fan and he enjoyed going to his family farm.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: two sons: Joseph B. Souza III and his wife, Sharen of Warwick, RI and James B. Souza and his wife, Kathy of Dartmouth; two brothers: Mike B. Souza of Sarasota, Florida and Paul B. Souza of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three sisters: Leontina B. Souza of St. Cloud, Fla., Gloria B. Chandler of Charleston, West Virginia and Helen B. Nunes of Fall River; four grandchildren: Jamie, Joseph IV, Kara and Erika; two great grandchildren: Bradyn and Jack; and several nieces and nephews.

He was brother of the late John B. Souza.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport.

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