Anthony Frank Souza

Anthony was born in Falmouth on October 19, 1921. He was the son of Antone and Mary (Roberts) Souza of East Falmouth where he resided.

In January 1942 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. He served in WWII in the Asia-Pacific area from May 1942-April 1944. Wounded in the Guadalcanal engagement in Nov. 1942 and again later in Gloucester, New Britain in Jan. 1944, he was given an honorable discharge in Dec. 1946 where he received the Purple Heart Medal with the Gold Star for his bravery and service.

When he was discharged from the USMC, he worked as a drycleaner for ACME Laundry in Yarmouth, MA for 33 years. He was then employed by Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL as a drycleaner specialist for 10 years, retiring in 1987.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sophie (Lopes) Souza. He is also survived by his daughter Deborah (Souza) Giokas of Mattapoisett, MA. He leaves behind three grandchildren: Kristen (Giokas) Torres (Matthew Torres) of Marion, MA, Matthew Giokas of Charlestown, MA and Andrea Giokas of Mattapoisett, MA. He also leaves behind a great-granddaughter, Kaedence Sophia Torres of Marion, MA and great-grandson, Nicholas Anthony Giokas of Mattapoisett, MA.

Anthony and his wife traveled the country in their camper including a trip from Florida to Alaska. He enjoyed their summer trips to the Cape spending time with family and friends.

A Catholic Prayer Service will be held at the Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd. Bourne at 1:00pm.

Burial with Marine Corp Military Honors will be held at the Massachusetts National CemeteryFebruary 28th at 1:45 PM