Mary Josephine Sousa Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Mary Josephine Sousa

4/23/1937 - 1/3/2014

Obituary For Mary Josephine Sousa

Mary Josephine (Buckley) Sousa, 76 of 30 Kingswood Road, Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3rd. Mary was born in Newport, Rhode Island, She was the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Furey) Buckley. Mary worked for many years in the Rhode Island boating industry in the employ Bristol Yachts and then for Tillotson, Pearson, Inc. for many years. There she made her mark as one of affability, keen intelligence, and attention to detail, hard work and discipline. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. Her grandchildren pined for her delicious Italian sauce at every opportunity. She had a good sense of humor and bred laughter from her many mishaps. She loved to play cards with her friends and selflessly offered help to them when needed. Mary was served well late in life by her loyal friends. She was the wife of the late Louis Sousa. Mary leaves her children Louis A. Sousa of Bristol, Rhode Island, David J. Sousa of Tacoma, Washington and Joseph E. Sousa of Parkland Florida. She was the sister of William F. Buckley of Wakefield, Rhode Island and David Buckley of Florida. Her passing was preceded by that of her brother Paul Buckley of Providence, Rhode Island, Patricia Castigliego and her twin Nancy Gomes each of whom lived in Connecticut. She was the beloved grandmother of Emily, Marguerite, Matthew, Jared, Quinn and Christopher Sousa and the late Victoria Sousa. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, Rhode Island, where family will receive friends on Friday January 10th, 2014 at 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday January 11th, 2014, 10am in St Marys Church, Wood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island. Will immediately follow in the North Burial Ground, Bristol, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Victoria Fund, c/o 5 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02904. Remembrances may be viewed and posted at Wjsmithfh.com

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04/27/2021

I worked with Mary for 16 years. She was a wonderful person and a loyal friend. She will be missed.
04/27/2021

My condolence to you and your family.
04/27/2021

Our deepest condolences to all the family
04/27/2021

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARY!SHE WAS AN AWESOME WOMEN! Will miss talking to her at Rod's!! PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS! ELEANOR SANDRA RAY & GIRLS FROM ROD'S!!
04/27/2021

I am sorry to hear of the death of your dear loved one. May your family find comfort and hope in drawing close to God, and in His promise of a resurrection found at Acts 24:15, at this most difficult time.
04/27/2021