Richard L. Souza

Richard L. Souza, 79, of Newport died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at home in Newport. He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann (Cawley) Souza.Born on February 7, 1936 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Soares) Souza. Mr. Souza served in the National Guard as a young man. He worked as an Auto Body Technician his entire career beginning at Bove Chevrolet, Lincourt Auto body, Nunes Motors, was self-employed at Richards Auto Body, for about seven years and then finished his career at Newport Imports/Auto Center. Mr. Souza was an excellent finish carpenter who built furniture. He enjoyed the comfort of his own home with his family, he loved boating and fishing, and driving his Corvette.He is survived by his children, Gregory J. Souza of Newport, RI, Steven M. Souza of Middletown, RI and RaNae M. Souza of Middletown, RI, and his granddaughters Mackenzie Souza of Roanoke, VA and Lindsay Peczynski of Tiverton, RI.He was the brother of the late George Souza, Robert "Bobby" Souza and Doris Foss.At this time his services are private.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Newport Rescue Wagon Fund, 21 W. Marlborough Street, Newport, RI 02840 and The Three Angels Fund", PO Box 4001, Middletown RI 02842.