Frederick J. Sousa Jr.

He was born on December 15, 1951, the son of Frederick J. Sr. and Geraldine (Eckler) Sousa.

A life-long Oneonta resident, Fred was a 1969 graduate of Oneonta High School. He attended and graduated from Delhi Ag & Tech College with a degree in automotive Mechanics.

He was a self-employed auto technician in the area for many years. Fred was always there to help family and friends and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta.

Fred is survived by his parents, Frederick J. Sr. and Geraldine Sousa; his children, daughter Laura and husband Matthew Wahlberg and their children, Rachel, Cadence and Megan; son Frederick III and his wife Colleen Sousa and their children, Evan and Corrine; son Kevin and his wife Tammy Sousa and their son Zackary; and son Brian and his wife Kristen Sousa and their children, Nicholas and Alexes; sisters and brothers in law, Pamela Rifanburg; Debra and Tom Elwood; and Michael and Mary Sousa; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta from 5 to 8 pm at which time the family will be in attendance. A prayer service will be held at 8 pm at the conclusion of calling hours.

Donations in Fred’s memory are asked to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Envelopes will be available during calling hours.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.