TAUNTON – Antonio C. Sousa, 81, of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on Jan. 5, 2014.
Born and raised in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria Agusta (Moniz) Sousa.
A Taunton resident since 1966, Mr. Sousa was employed by Parker Brothers for many years.
After his retirement, he worked for Trucchi’s Supermarkets on a part-time basis for ten years.
In his younger years, Mr. Sousa took great pride in taking care of his grapevine, and his spare time, he enjoyed spectator sports.
He was communicant of Annunciation of the Lord Church.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Amelia (Medeiros) Sousa of Taunton; three sons, Carlos A. Sousa and his wife Natalia of Taunton, Mario Sousa and his wife Joan of Swansea and Anterio Sousa and his wife Maria of Taunton; a sister, Maria Jose Nunes of Taunton; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Leonora Sousa.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, Jan. 9th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of the Lord Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Jan. 8th from 4 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.