Adriel F. Goncalves, 71, of New Bedford died Friday June 26, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Cizela (Andrade) Goncalves.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Manuel L. and Bela Faria (Andrade) Goncalves, he lived in New Bedford for the past 46 years.
Mr. Goncalves was formerly employed as a foreman at Columbia Electronics until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife; five children, Elizabeth Fonseca, Thomas Goncalves, Roger Goncalves, and Michael Goncalves, all of New Bedford, and Raquel Chavez of Boston; two brothers, Alberto Goncalves and Luiz Goncalves, both of Pawtucket, RI; a sister, Adelinda dePina of New Bedford; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Joao Goncalves, Jose Goncalves, Maria Bela Fonseca, and Jovina Andrade.
His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at the International Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 5-9 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.