José F. Sousa

Seekonk – José F. Sousa, 82, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side at eleven o’clock a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Eduarda B. (Botelho) Sousa for fifty-three loving years and courted for five years prior. Born on São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Francisco and Cristina (Mello) Sousa.  José served in the Portuguese Army in the 1960’s, and immigrated to Bristol, Rhode Island in 1969. He was a hard worker and did so to provide his family with a beautiful life. José worked for many years as a machine operator at the former Royal Electric (ITT) in Pawtucket until retiring several years ago. He enjoyed making homemade wine, cheering on his favorite soccer team, Benfica, and spending time with his family and dear friends.  José will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives he has touched over the past eighty-two years.  Besides his beloved wife, José leaves two children, Paula C. Paluch and her husband, Edward, of Swansea, and Jorge...