Obituary — Daniel DeSousa,
Dec. 3, 1946-Jan. 8, 2025

CLAYTON, CA (Feb. 23, 2025) — The family of Daniel A. DeSousa announces his sudden passing on Jan. 8 at the age of 78.

Daniel will be dearly missed by his wife Debbie of 33 years, his son Tony DeSousa and his sister Lorraine Rich. Daniel was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Maria DeSousa, and his brothers, Richard, Joseph and Edward.

Daniel was born in Kowloon, Hong Kong, on Dec. 3, 1946. In 1954, when Dan was 7, the family immigrated to the United States and lived in Richmond, Calif. Dan graduated from Richmond High School.

He worked for Jacuzzi for 17 years in Walnut Creek. Dan later started his own architectural design draftsman business. Dan was also an accomplished guitar player. He was a 10-year member of The Boomers and built his own electric guitar. He was quite a craftsman. The Clayton resident was also a USTA tennis player, playing twice a week.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Clayton Community Church, 5555 Clayton Road, Clayton. The band that Dan was a member of will play and lunch will be served.