Domenick Goncalves' Obituary
Domenick Goncalves
December 8, 1929 - December 16, 2015
Domenick Goncalves was born the eldest son on December 8, 1929 to John and Maria Goncalves in Boston Ma. He joined the United States Air Force on August 28, 1950. His first assignment was Fairchild Air Force base in Spokane WA where he met and married Lois Bernstein with whom he shared five children.
After retiring from the USAF in 1977, Domenick worked for the Alameda Naval Station until 1994 when he finally retired.
Domenick was a very reserved and artistic individual. He always appreciated all forms of artwork and was a very avid reader.
Domenick is preceded in death by John and Maria Goncalves, his wife Trudie Goncalves and his grandchild Cedric Willis. He is survived by his loving children Lawrence Goncalves (Marie), Andre Goncalves, Orelia Duncan-Haynes (Tyrone), John Goncalves (Naomi) and Marianna Jenkins (Alton). Caring Grandfather to his twenty one grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Theodore and Joseph Goncalves and Cesar Montrond. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for Domenick is planned for Friday January 15, 2015 at 1:00/PM at the Mountain View Funeral Home Aspen Chapel, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood WA 98499. A reception will be held in his honor will follow in the Willow Room. Family and friends kindly invited.
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