Sebastiao Rodrigues Goncalves, 53, died Monday October 5, 2026.

He was born in Governador Valadares, MG, Brazil and was the son of Gumercino Paulo Goncalves and Sebastiana Rodrigues Goncalves.

He was a gifted handyman, a dedicated and hardworking family man, and a friend to so many. Well-liked by his friends and work colleagues, he was known for his generosity, kindness, and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. No matter the time or circumstance, he was always there for others, never asking questions and never expecting anything in return.

He leaves behind his three beloved children, Mateus Felipe Rodrigues Goncalves, Jean Lucas Goncalves Ferreira, and Jessika Rodrigues Goncalves, all of Minas Gerais, Brazil; his brothers, Juvenal Roberto Goncalves of Framingham, Massachusetts, and Gilberto, Gilson, Israel, Ismael, Renato, Rogerio, and Ronaldo of Minas Gerais, Brazil; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, grandchildren, extended family members, and dear friends.

He will be deeply missed every day by all who knew and loved him. Though his absence leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those he leaves behind, his memory will live on through the countless lives he touched. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of hard work, genuine friendship, generosity, and happiness. Those who had the privilege of knowing him will forever remember his helping hands, his kind heart, and the difference he made in their lives.

His life was a testament to the power of hard work, the value of true friendship, and the beauty of being there for others. He will never be forgotten and will remain forever in the hearts of his family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 14 at 10 AM in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.