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Robert Gonsalves Obituary
December 21, 1933 - August 24, 2019
Resident of San Jose
Robert "Bobby G" Gonsalves entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on August 24, 2019 at the age of 85, in Morgan Hill after a short battle with lung cancer.
Bob was born in Stockton where he spent most of his youth. He attended St. Mary's High School through his sophomore year and graduated from Avenal High School in 1951. He worked as a real estate agent and business owner and made many wonderful friends in the process. He will be remembered for his love of family, storytelling, his love of sports (especially the 49ers), and his humor and social nature. Bob and Kathy were founding members of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in San Jose. They loved to travel, and were blessed to visit many wonderful destinations over the years.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Kathy Gonsalves (nee Welsh); his parents; and his sister, Diana. He is survived by his three daughters, Lisa Hanson (Mark), Lori Kimball (Shawn), Kristi McCabe (Jeff); nine grandchildren: Bryanna, Colby and Ryan Hanson, Matthew and Emily Kimball, and Micah, James, Joshua and Molly McCabe; his sister, Timi; brother Marc; and many nieces, nephews and other family.
Funeral Services will take place on Friday, August 30 at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 366 St. Julie Drive, San Jose, with a viewing at 10am followed by the Mass at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Los Altos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
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Sarah Grover
September 11, 2022
Can't believe it has been already years already. I missed his actual date but still he makes me smile when I think of him. Such a gentle soul. Love you guys
American Cancer Fund
September 16, 2019
The staff of the American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Robert's passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Deirdre Sullivan
August 29, 2019
Dear Kristi and family,
I am so deeply saddened to hear this news and am keeping you all in my thoughts during these challenging days.
Sarah Grover
August 29, 2019
Our final "Uncle Bob", We have always loved you dearly, even though we didn't see you often we will still miss you. God Bless you Gonsolves girls.
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