Mary Jane (Moniz) Sousa, 77, of Warren, RI, passed away at her residence on September 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of John Sousa, with whom she was married for 55 years.

Born in Fall River, MA on May 24, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Pacheco Moniz and the late Alice Theresa (Almeida) Moniz. Raised and educated in Bristol, RI, Mrs. Sousa later earned her bachelor's degree from Bryant University in English & Writing Education and was employed by the Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, RI as an administrative assistant and later as a buyer for 24 years prior to her retirement.

She was a longtime communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Warren, RI.

Mary Jane was often found with a book in her hand, but her greatest joy and happiness came from creating lifelong memories for her family to cherish.

Above all, Mary Jane cherished making memories with her family. She was always up for an adventure, whether accompanying her children on school trips, braving the rides at amusement parks, or heading to the stadium for a sporting event or concert. Together with her husband and children, she loved hitting the road to explore new destinations and visit their favorite dining spots along the way.

In addition to her cherished husband, she leaves two children and three grandchildren: John Phillip Sousa and his wife, Jennifer (Sutcliffe) Sousa of Swansea, MA and Mary Elizabeth Casale of Warren, RI; - granddaughters: Julia Grace, Emily Alice, and Isabel Avery Casale; extended family members and dear friends.

She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Griffith and the late Thomas P. Moniz.

Family and friends are welcome to attend visitation on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI.

The Funeral Service will commence on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:30 am from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 500 Metacom Avenue, Warren, RI.

Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol, RI.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Visiting Nurse & Home Hospice of Newport, RI, for the exceptional kindness, dignity, and gentle care they provided to Mary Jane and family. Memorial donations in her name and honor may be made to that organization.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.sansonefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809. (401) 253-7110