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1928

DIED

2017

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Claude R. Boyd/Spencer Funeral Home

448 West Main Street

Babylon, New York

Thomas Gonsalves Obituary

GONSALVES - Thomas J., Jr., 88, of Alpharetta, Georgia, formerly of Babylon, Merrick and Hampton Bays, NY, on April 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Jean M. Gonsalves. Cherished father of Michael Gonsalves (Liz), Elizabeth Massucci (Tony), Richard Gonsalves (Carol) and the late Thomas J. Gonsalves III. Adoring grandfather of Lauren Chorney (Michael), Matthew Gonsalves (Emily), Vanessa Gonsalves, Brian Gonsalves (Kari), Kelly Gonsalves, Julie Gonsalves, Elizabeth Massucci and John Gonsalves. Loving great-grandfather of Jack Gonsalves, Simone Chorney, Eloise Gonsalves, Evan Chorney and Nathan Chorney. Friends and family may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main Street, Babylon NY on Wednesday 2:00-4:30pm and 7:00-9:30pm. Interment Thursday, 11:30 am at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 11, 2017.

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Pat

December 25, 2024

Happy Birthday in Heaven...As Always...

Pat

April 4, 2024

"When you can´t change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails." Sail On Tom...

PD

December 25, 2023

On your Christmas Birthday... As always

Patty

December 26, 2022

Once You Find Your Island, It's Your Island Forever... RIP Patty...

PD

December 25, 2021

Happy Birthday in Heaven.. As always missing you..

PD

December 25, 2020

Happy Birthday in Heaven another year gone but not forgotten..

P D

December 25, 2019

Happy Birthday in Heaven on this Christmas day.. I know you've just gone fishing.

P D

December 25, 2018

Tom, Happy Birthday on your Christmas birthday keep on sailing..

P D

December 25, 2018

Tom, another Christmas birthday in Heaven.. Keep on sailing and fishing..

P D

December 25, 2017

Tom, on your Christmas birthday in Heaven RIP & keep on sailing..

April 11, 2017

So sad to lose our wonderful Uncle Tom and my godfather. He was the kindest, most generous and loving man. His sense of humor was the best :)He was such a loving family man. I will always remember his kindness and humor. He lives on in his wonderful family.

Rhonda

April 11, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. May the hearer of prayer comfort you all throughout this most difficult time.
Matthew 21:22 -

P. D.

April 11, 2017

RIP Tom & keep on sailing..

Rev. 21:4

April 10, 2017

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Charles A

April 10, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.

Staff of Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Inc.

April 10, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Northside Chapel Funeral Directors

IL

Apr

10

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Northside Chapel Funeral Directors

IL

Apr

10

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

IL

Apr

12

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home

448 West Main Street, Babylon , NY

Apr

12

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home

448 West Main Street, Babylon , NY

Apr

13

Interment

11:30 a.m.

St. Charles Cemetery

Farmingdale, NY

Funeral services provided by:

Claude R. Boyd/Spencer Funeral Home

448 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702

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