Obituaries

Manuel Souza, 88: Purple Heart Recipient

The East Providence resident passed away on April 1, 2013.

 

Manuel Souza, 88, of Arlington St., died at home Monday morning, April 1, 2013. He was the husband of Virginia (Pearson) Souza and of the late Shirley (McPherson) Souza.

His funeral will begin Friday at 8am from the Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in St. Francis Xavier Church, No. Carpenter St., East Providence. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm.

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Find more information at Mr. Souza's online memorial page provided by Rebello Funeral Home.

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