In Memory of

Esmeralda

Goncalves

(Jesus)

Obituary for Esmeralda Goncalves (Jesus)

Esmeralda (Jesus) Goncalves,90, of Hartford, beloved wife of Carlos Santiago passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Vale Maior, Albergaria-A-Velha, Portugal, she immigrated to Hartford in 1966. Esmeralda was employed at the Sonesta Hotel, Hartford and was a communicant of Lady of Fatima Church, Hartford. Beside her husband, she is survived by a son, Jose C. Goncalves of Hartford; a daughter and son-in-law, Clotilde and Jose Oliveira of Farmington; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Antonio and Maria Santos of Farmington and Carlos and Alcina Santos of Portugal; a sister, Clotilde Tomkil of Bristol; sisters -in-law, Celina and Ana Santos; two grandchildren, Cristina Johnson and Joe Goncalves; three great-grandchildren, Wesley Goncalves, Troy Johnson and Audrina Johnson and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves a daughter-in-law, Cecilia Goncalves. She was predeceased by her brothers, Manuel and Francisco and her sisters, Albertina and Micas. Funeral procession will be Tuesday, (June 20), 11:00 am from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Calling hour will be prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 11:00 am at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Square, 50 Kane St, West Hartford, CT 06119. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com