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Robert Souza Obituary

SOUZA, ROBERT SR., 73 of Long Lane died Friday June 12, 2009 at RI. Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Ricci) Souza. Born in Bristol he was a son of the late John and Mary (Arruda) Sousa. And stepson of the late Virginio Couto.

He lived in Warren for over 50 yrs. He was the owner and president of Massasoit Realty, owner of the former Hat Trick restaurant and the Bristol IGA Foodliner. He was also a manager in the Wholesale food industry.

He was a member of the West Barrington Men's Club and the Swansea Country Club. He was a huge fan of the Providence and Boston Bruins, the Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

He has one son Robert Souza, Jr. and his wife Joy of Cranston, one daughter Karen E. Souza of Wallinford CT. and 4 grandchildren Caitlin, Alexandria, Madeline, and Abigail. He was a brother of the late Henry, Norman, and Gerald Souza.

His Funeral will be Wednesday at 8:00am from WILBUR-ROMANO Funeral Home 615 Main St. Warren. With a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Metacom Ave, Warren. VISITATION TUESDAY 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society 931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004 Warwick RI. 02886. For online guest book visit www.mem.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 15, 2009.

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Joe Ricci

June 29, 2009

Betty - I was visiting my Mom last week and she told me of Bob's passing. I was very saddened to hear that. I have only fond memories of seeing you and Bob every now and then over the past several years. Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and praying the good Lord help you through this time of grieving.
Your Cousin Joe from Maryland

June 17, 2009

Betty............we are truly sorry for your loss....great guy...loved him.........Rob & Karen......We have always felt we were part of your family so we also feel your terrible loss......Dad's in heaven with Uncle Tom...... God Bless.....Penny & Dick Guliano

Charlie Fay

June 17, 2009

Rob,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

With my deepest sympathy

Juanita Evans

June 17, 2009

Rob and Family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Juanita Evans
Interplex

Derek Smith

June 16, 2009

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy!

Al Bettencourt

June 16, 2009

Hi Betty, so sorry to hear about Bob. I'll bet he and Tom are cooking up a chicken barbeque now for all the Republicans who have passed before him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

george

June 16, 2009

so sorry for your loss. you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
will and lori george
(marie's sister and brother in law)

Anna DeFusco

June 16, 2009

Betty Ann & Family
We are so sorry for your loss, always remember the wonderful memories and celebrate all those memories. You're in our thoughts & prayers.
Love, Auntie Anna, Donna & Ron

June 16, 2009

We are sorry for your lost.With deepest sympathy.
Lida & Farhad Azarmi

Kristin (Barkett) Pettey

June 16, 2009

Betty: We are sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. With deepest sympathy,

Richard &Linda Amaral

June 15, 2009

we are sorry for your loss we know you will miss him very much

Richard & Linda Amaral

Goerge & Veglia Mollo

June 15, 2009

Betty and Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you enjoyed together as you celebrate a life that was truly well lived as that is what Bob would have wanted. He was such a gracious gentleman. Extending our Deepest and Sincerest Sympathy across the miles.
Veglia and George Mollo
Rotonda West, Florida

June 15, 2009

Bob, Karen and Betty

It is with great sadness to hear of Big Bob's passing and our deepest condolences to all of you. Mr. Souza was a great person and a true family guy. We know how close you were as your friendship reined upon all of the inner circle. We have always been very fond of Mr. Souza and will never forget the great memories.

Inner Circle

Jack Lagerstrom

June 15, 2009

Betty and Family

My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

June 15, 2009

Rob & Family,
The wonderful relationship you had with your father is truly special. May his memory live on in all of you forever.
With deepest sympathy,
Denise Muehlberger, Interplex

June 15, 2009

Betty and Family

Please accept my deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Kelly~RI Hospital

Jerry & Maggie Staton

June 15, 2009

Glad we had so many good times over the years.

You were a good friend, and we will miss you so much.

Rest in peace Bob -- You'll never be forgotten. . .

June 15, 2009

Betty Souza and Family

Please accept our deepest condolences from me, Kathy and the rest of the Sampson Family

Richard and Kathy Sampson
Charlestown, RI

The Staff of Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home

June 15, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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