Robert R. Gonsalves, 51, of Acushnet died Sunday June 12, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Herman and Evelyn (Cocking) Gonsalves, he lived in Acushnet for most of his life.
Mr. Gonsalves was formerly employed as a fork lift operator for Ocean Spray Cranberry Company.
He was a graduate of New Bedford High School. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include a daughter, Jill Gonsalves; two brothers, Lawrence Gonsalves and Richard Gonsalves, both of Dartmouth; a sister, Wendy Gonsalves of New Bedford; his best friend, Jorge Benfeito of New Bedford; and three nephews.
He was the brother of the late Karen Kwiecien.
A private family Memorial Service will be held in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours are omitted.