Cynthia "Cindy" (Woods) Souza-Zinni

Cindy's Eternal journey began on January 7, 2026, with her husband Joe by her side after a tough, courageous battle with a long-term illness. She expressed her life through her creative art projects, her love of the ocean, searching for sea glass with her Dad and daughter Emma, and making people happy. She enjoyed giving to others more than receiving from them. She was her happiest going to the beach, taking adventurous rides, going to the many concerts with her daughter Emma, and getting out to listen to local bands with her husband. She will be missed by all of those people she came in contact with.

Cindy was a 1979 graduate of Taunton High School and LeBaron Cosmetology program, and before her illness forced her to retire, Cindy loved her job taking care of her clients through Home Instead of Westport. Her clients brought so much joy and life fulfillment to her because she was doing what she really loved, putting smiles on faces of people she loved. Her creative nature was most apparent donating her time by bringing "Story Time" for children, to the local library. Watching young children smile and giggle when she brought her stories to life, gave a special feeling to her heart.

Art was Cindy's life, she was in her best world with the different genres of art, crafts, and creativity. She had a gift and talent to use various paints, inks, pastels, and pencils to bring her creative thoughts to her canvass of life. Those that received her art works have cherished them almost as much as she cherished giving them. She shared her love of art with other artists and learned so much as she went along. Cindy loves art!

Cindy leaves her husband - Joseph M. Zinni Jr. of Assonet, her children - Jon Souza Jr. of Taunton - Emma Rose Zinni of Assonet, and granddaughter - Anieceya Souza of Fall River, her sister - Judy Chagnon of Seabrook, NH and cousin - Patty Sylvester of North Attleboro, along with several nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. She was pre-deceased by her parents: father - Robert J. Woods & stepmother Sheryl Woods, mother - Margaret Woodward & stepfather Norman Woodward, and her late husband - Jon D. Souza Sr..

In lieu of flowers, Cindy loved her amazing Hospice Team that cared for her the final 2 1/2 years of her life and her tremendous love of animals, we would appreciate donations to go to Amedisys Company at Beacon Hospice, 1 Father Devalles Blvd., Suite. 407, Fall River, MA 02723 or to the Humane Society, 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747 or at https://hsssc.org/donate/

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12:00-3:00 pm at Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay St., Taunton, Ma 02780. All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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