Leon A. Gonsalves, age 70 of Fall River, passed away August 18, 2010. Husband of Kathleen M. (Dolan) Gonsalves and the son of the late Manuel and Rose (Sylvia) Gonsalves. Prior to retiring, Leon worked as a Foreman for RESCO Print for 40 years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, a parishioner of St. Joseph Church, a member of the Swansea Lions Club, and a former member of the Am Vets.
Besides his wife of Fall River, he is survived by 2 Daughters: Denise Silvia wife of William Silvia Jr. and Leonita “Lee” Gonsalves both of Fall River. 2 brothers: John Gonsalves of Warwick, RI, and Manuel Gonsalves Jr. of Newport, RI. 2 Grandsons: Chad Amaral and Tyler Amaral, 1 step grandson: William Silvia & several nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Leon A. Gonsalves Jr., and the brother of the late Rosemary Luiz.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. SATURDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton. Calling hours FRIDAY 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Swansea Lions Club. A special thank you to the Forestview Unit 4 staff for their outstanding quality care.