FALL RIVER – Manuel T. Goncalves, 75 of Fall River since 1980, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the comforts of his own home. Born in Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel, Açores to Manuel & Beatrice (Tavares) Goncalves, Manny was the beloved husband of Maria Evangelina (Rego Medeiros) Goncalves for 50 years.
Prior to retiring, Manny worked for Arcuri Landscaping in Newton, MA as a landscaper, and was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fall River. Most of all, Manny loved spending quality time with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of Fall River, survivors include his Children: Jose Goncalves (wife Ricarda) of Assonet, Paul Goncalves (companion Danielle) of Fall River, Antonio Goncalves (wife Susan) of Fall River, and John Goncalves (wife Kelly) of Dighton; Siblings: Jose Goncalves of W. Warwick, RI, Beatrice Tavares and Antonio Goncalves both of São Miguel, Açores, Natalia Balasch of Fall River, Alfred Goncalves of Toronto, Canada, Maria Avelar of Fall River, and the late Edmundo Goncalves; Grandchildren: Shana Baptista (husband Keith), Alexis, Kendra, Nathan, and Maya Goncalves; many Nieces & nephews.
Manuel’s funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main Street, Fall River on Saturday, August 10th with a visitation from 8:00 -9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bedford Street at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.