FALL RIVER - Joseph Gonsalves, 86, of 140 Essex St., formerly of 965 Walnut St., Fall River, MA, died Wednesday at Kimwell Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Blood) Gonsalves. He was the father of Richard Gonsalves of Fall River, MA & Jo-Ann Pacheco of Dighton, MA. Grandfather of Jason & Jill Pacheco, Todd, Chad, & Jocelyn Gonsalves. great-grandfather of Ryland Pacheco & Ethan Gonsalves. He was the brother of Manuel Gonsalves of Somerset, MA, Lucy La Tulippe of Raynham, MA, Valdernira Greeson of Fall River, MA, and Irene Torres of Somerset, MA. Several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Mary Greeson and Agnes Mortach.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Gonsalves and the late Maria (Da Estrela) Gonsalves. He was a life long resident of Fall River. Before retiring in 1983, he was a Custodian at Temple Beth-El for 35 yrs. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandsons. He also liked gardening and Foxwoods.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. on Saturday at 7:45 AM followed by a Mass Of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, No. Main St. Fall River at 8:45 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Robeson St. Fall River. Calling hours Friday 6-9 P.M.