Elvino R. Sousa passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 in the loving hands of his wife Filomena L. Sousa. He was born on October 1st, 1954 in the Acores island of Terceira to Carmina and Davide Sousa. He proudly served for the Portugese military while stationed in Mozambique as a certified nurses assistant. Upon immigrating to the US, he worked at Hope Webbing for 13 years, Slater Dye for 16 years, and the Pawtucket Animal shelter for 10 years. On May 29th, 1975 he married the love of his life Filomena L. Sousa. The couple shared three children; David Sousa, Sergio Sousa, and Scottie Sousa. Although he played several different roles over the course of his life, his most cherished was that of husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Anyone who knew Elvino knew that his granddaughters, Alexi, Hope, Elliana, Kennedy, Sierra, Jaclynn, Aubrey and his grandson Jameson were his entire world. Many people considered Elvino to be a spiritual healer, as he had a very special relationship with God and dedicated much of his life to helping others through prayer. He had an undeniable passion for gardening, hunting, and fishing. He selflessly dedicated time and effort to put his passion for gardening to use by planting trees, flowers, and vegetables in the yards of his loved ones- leaving behind a special part of him to be cherished by many, for years to come. Friends, Family, and whomever else was touched by the life of Elvino Sousa are invited to join the family Tuesday, September 28th from 4pm-7pm at the Keefe funeral home, Lincoln. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 29th at 10am at St. Marys Church, 103 Pine St., Pawtucket, R.I. Burial will be private.
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