Marlborough– Fernando Pereira Rodrigues De Sousa, 73, of Marlborough died Wednesday July 5, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Maria I. (De Paula) Rodrigues for the past 22 years.
He was born, raised and educated in São Miguel Azores, Portugal, the son of the late Jaime Rodrigues De Souza and Clotilda (Resendes) Rodrigues. Fernando owned the Girofle Gift Shop in Cambridge for over 30 years. He also owned a wine importing business for ten years and was a real estate investor. He enjoyed fishing with his sons, cooking for family and friends and a glass of wine with a fine cigar. He was the president of the Somerville Sports Club. He was an avid soccer fan of FC Porto. Fernando was friendly, outgoing and always willing to go out of his way to help the ones he cared and loved.
Besides his wife Maria, he leaves two sons, Miguel and Fernando Rodrigues both of Marlborough; three brothers, Dinart, Jaime and Noé Rorigues both of Portugal; along with many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother João and two sisters, Ermelinda and Bibiana.
Calling hours will be held Monday July 10 from 6-9 PM in the Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 AM from the Collins Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 10 AM in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.
In lieu of flowers the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Fernando’s name.
