Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
RICHARD P. GONCALVES
RICHARD P. GONCALVES
Obituary
Guest Book
RICHARD GONCALVES Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Diane Leal
January 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless and we will all miss his smile!
Anthony Madruga
December 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed by many. God bless you all. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures of your beautiful family.
Giglitto Family
December 30, 2011
Richard, such a kind and gentle soul, will be missed but in our hearts forever. Love to your family.
Natalie Virissimo
December 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this time. God bless and may he bring you comfort. RIP
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Kathleen Mansfield
December 30, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Maryanne Wojtach Carlin
December 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the Goncalves family, what a large loss and shocking news. God bless you Richard.
Jeff Stress
December 29, 2011
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie and the Goncalves family. I have very fond memories of playing softball with Richard back in my college days. I was fortunate to see Richard on many occasions in the past several years when he made deliveries to Beach Market on my court in Mission Beach. Richard always had a huge smile and an incredible upbeat personaitty. A great man. Extremely sad news.
December 29, 2011
Dear Stephanie,Trevor and Haley,
May the Blessimgs of
GOD be with you from this day forward.
Sincerely,
Regina and Elliot Tupuola
Bruce Ognibene
December 29, 2011
Wow, I am shocked by this news:(. I always enjoyed saying hello to Richard and waiting for the oncoming comment or two. I will miss Richard and what he stood for. My Blessing to the Family, stay strong, God Bless you all.
Antoinette Filippone Fincato
December 29, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the Goncalves family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Fincato Family
Veronica Lehmann
December 29, 2011
Our prayers and sympathies go out to the whole Goncalves family. God Bless all of you.
Love,
Veronica, Anna and Alex Lehmann
Chris Humphrey
December 29, 2011
Sympathies and condolences to the entire Goncalves Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
– The Humphrey Family
Nicole Fitzpatrick
December 29, 2011
Always and forever with us. We will miss you.
Pam Chaffee
December 29, 2011
Although I only met Rick once I immediately liked him. He was funny, likeable and very friendly. My heart goes out to Stephanie, Trevor and Haley. God bless Rick and his family.
Nick Jordan
December 29, 2011
Dear Richard,
Your friendship has been a valued treasure to many and I am honored and grateful for our friendship. May you rest in peace and I'll look for you amongst my own welcoming committee....!
Dear Stephanie, Trevor, Hayley, Mr. & Mrs. Goncalves, Rui, Raymond, Rebecca & Regina and all the extended family,
I heard it once said "...to die in love is to live in the hearts of those we leave behind..."
The tributes to Richard not only this week but in the months leading up to these days truly show how Richard touched the hearts of so many whose lives crossed his. He did die in love...with you his family by his side.
I pray for our Lord's blessing over all of you at this difficult time.
Richard...pray for us.
Nick Jordan
December 29, 2011
Stephanie,Trevor, Hayley, we thinking of of all of you at this difficult time, and we are here for you. Richard was a wonderful man is going to be truley missed. He is in God Hands and is not suffering anymore. God Bless the Goncalves Family and God Bless Richard. Lopresti Family
Rosalie Huntley
December 28, 2011
It was an honor to know Richard and to witness his passion for life. God bless you Richard.
Deborah Silva-Lira
December 28, 2011
May your memories warm your hearts. May your faith give you strength. May your love guide you forward.
Stephanie, Trevor, Haylie, extended family & friends....Our prayers of Love, Strength & Peace are with you and may God bless Richard with eternal Peace.
In sympathy & friendship,
Debbie & AJ
Paula Izidoro
December 28, 2011
Richard's smile and infectious laugh will be missed. Although he was called from this life much too soon, I hope you find comfort knowing he is in a peaceful and happy place and God is with him. The memories he left behind will forever be with those of us who loved him, so he will always be with us. He was a wonderful father, husband, cousin and person. All our love is with you during this difficult time - Paula, India & Chase Izidoro
Jeannette D'Acquisto-Kelbaugh
December 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless and may he bring you comfort.
Showing 1 - 21 of 21 results
1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Make a Donation
in RICHARD GONCALVES's name
How to support RICHARD's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor RICHARD GONCALVES's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
