BROCKTON-George P. Souza, 82, of Somerset, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Champion Rehabilitation & Health Center following a lengthy illness. He was the widower of Barbara C. (Armonde) Souza and son of the late Antone P. and Mary A. (Alves) Souza.
Born in New Bedford, he resided in the city for many years and in Somerset from 1996-2009.
Mr. Souza was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. he was employed as a maintenance man for the City of New Bedford Housing Authority until his retirement.
He was a lifetime member of the New Bedford Rod & Gun Club where he enjoyed guns and shooting. He was an avid ham radio operator.
His family includes 2 daughters, Mary Ellen Souza of Fayetteville, N.C. and Barbara A. Lachance of Somerset; 1 sister, Elsie Martin of Dartmouth and several nieces & nephews. he was the brother of the late Hilda Perry, Leonard, Antone and Mary Souza.
Visiting hours are omitted. His Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church Wednesday morning at 10:00. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery.