Norwood News has been informed by officials of New Rochelle’s Salesian High School of the death of former student and coach, Paul Sousa.

 

“The Salesian Family is deeply saddened to announce the loss of the Salesian baseball star and former coach, Paul Sousa (’72),” the notice read. “Paul was an incredible athlete, coach and friend.” Officials at the school, located at 148 East Main Street in New Rochelle, NY said Sousa’s two sons, Paul Sousa Jr. (’98) and Scott Sousa (’03), also attended Salesian High School.

 

The following notice has been posted to the Pelham Funeral Home website:

“Paul Sousa, known to most as Bubba, passed away in his home on Friday, Oct. 29, surrounded by his family. He was 67 years old. Paul was born on Aug. 20, 1954 in Mount Vernon to the late Herbert and April Sousa. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeanmarie DelGrosso of Pelham, on Sept. 12, 1976. Lifelong residents of Mount Vernon, they raised three children: Jessica, Paul Jr., and Scott.

 

Paul worked for the City of Mount Vernon for over twenty years in various positions within the Department of Public Works. He transitioned to the private sector, working another twenty years as vice president of an environmental consulting agency in New York City.

Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. His favorite pastime was going to support his grandchildren in their various activities ranging from musical theatre to volleyball, basketball and hockey games. He was an avid sports fan who spent his Sundays rooting for Tom Brady and the Patriots. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading multiple newspapers.

 

Paul is survived by his wife, Jeanmarie, and his children; Jessica and Darrell Tuttle; Paul Sousa Jr. and Kimberly Zirolnik; and Scott Sousa and Kelly Doherty. He is the beloved grandfather of Shannon Holland; Madalynn and Olivia Tuttle and Ryan Sousa. He is also survived by his brothers Richard and Stephen Sousa.

 

A celebration of Paul’s life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham NY on Tuesday, November 2nd from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Catharine’s Church located at 25 Second Ave., Pelham NY on Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Boston Children’s Hospital’s Epilepsy Department.”

 

For more information, visit www.pelhamfuneral.com or to leave a condolence message for Paul Sousa’s family, please visit his page on the Pelham Funeral Home website.

 

“May God grant peace to Paul and extend blessings to the Sousa Family,” the Salesian High School notice read.