John A. Souza

SOUZA, John A.
Died in Reno, Nevada on March 1st, with his wife of 24 years at his side. John had been seriously ill since Oct. 2004. John was in the food service business for 27 years in the San Jose, Sacramento, and Northern Nevada areas. John worked at many automobile dealerships in Sacramento from 1980 to 1997. Previously he had bartended at the Sands, Callisons, and The Club 400. Born in Fresno, CA, in 1929. In 1948 John enlisted in the Navy. On his return he attended Fresno City College where he played offensive halfback and defensive safety. He was known in the Navy for his championship boxing bouts, having 49 fights, 40 knock outs. He was never knocked out and was down only once. This is how he fought the last few months of his illness - with courage and determination. Services will be on Wednesday, March 9, 3pm at Central United Methodist Church, 5265 H St., Sacramento. John is survived by his sisters Mary Bowron, Adelina Lacy, Lionora Souza. Sister Matilda Atalde predeceased John in death as did his mother and father. John had three children who cherished him: John Lynn, Amber, and Randy. He had two grandsons, Johnnie and Jesse. He was newly blessed with a great-granddaughter Alicia. Arrangements are entrusted to Northern Nevada Memorial Cremation & Burial Society, 10101 South Virginia St., Reno, NV.