Antonia Gonsalves, 80

Apr 12, 2014

Antonia M. “Tunie” (Pina) Gonsalves, 80, of Wareham passed away Sunday, April 6 at Forestview Nursing Home.  She was born in Carver and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Ann (Gracia) Pina. She attended Wareham Public Schools and graduated from Wareham High School. Antonia worked for many years in the cranberry industry and as a seamstress. She was a loving and devoted mother and enjoyed sewing, attending St. Patrick’s church, bingo, knitting, crocheting and music.

She is survived by her children; Gene Pina of New Bedford, Alfred Gonsalves Jr. of Wareham, Steven Gonsalves of Middleboro and Michael (Mycul Wayne) Gonsalves of Fall River.  She was the former wife of Alfred ‘Leroy” Gonsalves Sr. and sister of; Eugenia Hines of New Bedford, Clara Barboza of West Wareham, Mimi Fontes of Fla., Hilda Rivers of Brockton, Virginia Seely of New Bedford, Joe Gracia of New Bedford, and the late Edward and Louis Pina and Anthony and John “Sonny” Gracia. Two grandchildren, one great grandson and many loving relatives and friends also survive her.

Her funeral Mass will be on Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Saint Patrick’s Church 82 High St. Wareham. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery Tihonet Road Wareham.  Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours have been omitted.  To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.Arrangements were made by Wareham Village Funeral Home.