Luis P. "Lulu" Goncalves, 80, of New Bedford died November 9, 2018 while on vacation in Cape Verde.
He was the husband of Joana G. (Gomes) Goncalves.
Born in St. Vincente, Cape Verde, son of the late Jose and Alice (Pina) Goncalves, he lived in New Bedford since 1964.
Mr. Goncalves was formerly employed by Cornell-Dublier for many years before retiring from Aerovox.
He was a handyman.
Survivors include his wife; his 11 children, Jose Goncalves, Steve Goncalves, Joey Medeiros, Kevin Medeiros, Jovina Goncalves, David Goncalves, John Goncalves, Antonio Carvalho, Nelice Carvalho, Jenny Verissimo and Tianna Barboza; a brother, Julio Goncalves and his wife Lydia; a sister, Virginia Gomes; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Luis Goncalves and the brother of the late Maria "Funha" DosSantos, Henrique "Djica" Goncalves and Precilicio Gonsalves.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 9 AM at the International Church of the Nazarene, 284 Pleasant St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.