Franklin Gonsalves

Franklin Gonsalves, age 68, of Highland IN, formerly of Aieu, HI, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1951 to Frank and Florence (Lim) Gonsalves. On January 1, 2000 he married his wife, Brenda, of Indiana who survives along with three siblings, Alexander (Janice) Gonsalves, Florence Baruz and Clifford Gonsalves, and many nephews, and nieces. 

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Rd (one block south of Ridge Rd), Highland, IN, 46322 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, June 1, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace, 3025 Highway Ave. Highland, IN, 46322 beginning at 1:00 pm. 

Franklin was a Veteran of the US Air Force and a Merchant Marine. The first ship he ever worked on was called Northgate in Alaska and then the research ship Noaa. He also worked on the SS Independence and the SS Constitution, both of HI, which Brenda and Franklin met on and fell in love. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church Highland. He enjoyed playing cribbage, cooking, gardening, and traveling.  He will be forever remembered in the hearts of his family and friends.

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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