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Stella Souza Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 7, 2017.

Stella (Kuss) Souza, formerly of Somerset, passed away peacefully on December 7th at the Adams House. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John D. Souza.

Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Mary (Chorzempa) Kuss, she was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Saint Stanislaus School and attended B.M.C. Durfee High School. A devout Catholic, she was a longtime communicant of St. Patrick's Church while living in Somerset and most recently at Holy Name Church in Fall River.

She worked as an Examiner of Quality Control for the former Whittenton Garment in Fall River for 25 years and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the St. Thomas More Retirees Club, the Red Hat Society and the Somerset Village Seniors. She volunteered at St. Anne's Hospital Gift Shop for many years.

She loved and adored her family and was affectionately known as "Ciocia Stella," and will be dearly missed. Stella always had a warm smile for everyone and a little sparkle in eye that just drew people to her. She loved any social gathering, especially those with family and friends.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Bernice Dunse, Ann Feitelberg, Josephine Regulski, Agnes Markowski, Helen Fronczek, Stanley, Frank and Walter Kuss and was the aunt of the late Gail Squillace and Barbara Feitelberg Vasconcellos.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, December 16th, from 8:00 to 9:30AM at the Waring-Sullivan Home, Cherry Place at 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM at Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Adams House, 1168 Highland Ave., Fall River. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. For tributes or directions: www.waring-Sullivan.com

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December 18, 2017

John Markowski

Ciocia Stella and Uncle Johnnie always had such a spark that could light up anyone's day and Ciocia Stella continued that until the end. She was the type of person that the world will definitely miss!

December 11, 2017

S H

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

December 11, 2017

May your strong faith in our Lord and savior Jesus Christ ransom sacrifice bring your broken hearts some comfort during this very difficult time for your family.


John 14:6


Stockbridge, Ga.

December 9, 2017

Tobias Vasconcellos

Rest in peace Aunt Stella. You were always so kind to my wives Barbara Feitelberg Vasconcellos and Michelle Anne Mazza Vasconcellos. Thanks for the foreve happy memories we all shared with you and will keep you in our prayers. May you be at peace with your husband John and all you brothers and sisters in Heaven. You will be forever in our hearts.

Tobias, JT and Michelle Vasconcellos
588 Old Post Road
North Attleborough, MA.

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8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral and Cremation Service

178 Winter Street, Fall River, MA 02720

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709 Hanover St., Fall River, MA

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