OBITUARY

Kenneth J. Souza

Souza served as an editor of The Anchor newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River

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FALL RIVER, Mass. — Kenneth J. Souza, 55, of Dallas, Ga., formerly of Fall River, Mass., died on Saturday, August 1, 2020.
He was born on June 5, 1965, in Fall River to the late Manuel and Elvira “Eva” Souza. He worked for more than 12 years as an editor with The Anchor newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He will be missed by many including a large extended family with nieces, nephews and godchildren.
He was a 1983 graduate of Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River and a 1991 graduate of The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (“SMU”). He worked many years at The Wanderer Newspaper in Mattapoisett as a reporter, and as a Film and Video Production teacher at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Mass. He was also the owner of his own DJ business, KJTunes.
Souza is survived by his loving wife Margie Souza, of Dallas Ga.; and his brother, Robert Souza of Fall River. He was an avid fan of music and movies. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and the everlasting love he had for his family, many friends and dog, Spenser.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Mathieu, Geraldine Mathieu and Rosemary Souza.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 4, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Dallas Ga., with interment at Peaceful Meadows Memorial.