Frank "Satch" Souza

Frank “Satch” Souza, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, MA. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family & sister Patricia. He was 85 years old.

    He lived a life like no other. To know Satch was to love him. A father, a husband, a papa, a brother & a friend. He was the best at all those titles he held.

    He loved riding motorcycles, listening to the oldies, going to the casino, watching wrestling, playing cards with his friends & most of all his partner in crime, his wife Madeline. Who he called his “main squeeze”. His grandchildren & great grandchildren were the lights of his life.

    He worked for many years for the laborers union local 610. Besides that he & his wife owned two bars “Our Place” & the “Nile Cafe” where they spent many of the best years of his life.

    He was led through life with love by his wife Madeline Souza. His daughter Robin Rodrigues & husband Gary Rodrigues. His daughter Shelly O’rouke & husband Joseph O’rouke. His granddaughter Corbin Ferreira & husband Alex Ferreira. His granddaughter Katie Faria & fiancé Jeffery Brilhante. Great grandchildren Maci, Jesse, Baby Alex & Jp. He leaves behind 5 siblings & many nieces and nephews.

    Satch was one in a million & one of a kind. A true Legend. He will be deeply missed by many for his stories he told about the “good old days” and for the way he loved his family.

    Private services are under the direction of the Oliveira Funeral Homes.