Maureen Ryan Sousa, 76, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford.  She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Richard J. Sousa, Sr.  Maureen was born in New Haven on June 17, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Marian Sheridan Ryan.  She had worked as a billing clerk for Atlantic Health Services for many years.  Mother of Cheryl Paddock (John) and the late Richard J. Sousa, Jr.  Grandmother of Katelyn and Jenna Paddock.  Sister of Carole (Peter) Doyle and the late Patricia Blackmer.  Also survived by her lifelong friend Ann Criscio-Smith.  The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Masonicare, especially Carolyn for all her care and compassion. 

Family and friends are invited to go directly to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina at Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, 355 Foxon Road, East Haven on Wednesday morning Dec. 23 at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ACES, 31 Temple Street, North Haven, CT 06473.