Ian J. Sousa
June 19, 1943-June 2, 2019
Cornwall
Ian J. Sousa, of Cornwall, passed away peacefully on June 2, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 75.
The son of the late Alvin J. Sousa and Catherine (Muir) Sousa, he was born on June 19, 1943 in White Plains.
He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from The College of Holy Cross in 1965. After serving his country in the United States Navy, Ian began his career at Ciba-Geigy/Novartis and later retired from Roche Pharmaceuticals in Nutley, N.J., where he was a Principal Validation Engineer. Following retirement, Ian consulted for Avex Consulting.
Ian was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather who cared for his family with unequivocal love and generosity. Ian had a passion for the outdoors; including running, hiking, skiing and boating. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren above all and attending their sporting events. Every moment with them meant the world to him. Although Ian will be greatly missed, the light that he brought to us all will remain shining in our hearts forever.
Ian is survived by his loving wife of 50 years: Filomena (Coelho) Sousa; his son: Jeff Sousa and his wife Jessica of Cornwall; his grandchildren: Olivia and Owen Sousa; his brother: Alvin A. Sousa; and his nephews: Bradley Sousa and Gregory J. Sousa. In addition to his parents, Ian was predeceased by his daughter Lauren C. Sousa and his Aunt Anne Muir.
Visitation was held. on June 5 at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., in Cornwall-on-Hudson. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on June 6 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church in Cornwall-On-Hudson. Interment with Military Honors followed the Mass at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions in Ian’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.