Elaine C. Goncalo, 82, of Bristol, Rhode Island, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Everett L. Goncalo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Manor in Bristol after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Kozak and the late Leah Marie Rose (Desprese) Kozak.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Nurse's Aide for a local nursing home for many years. Elaine very much enjoyed entertaining at her home, her daily Dunkin Donuts coffee, and taking special care of her precious cats.

She leaves: her brother, Stephen J. Kozak and his wife, Michelle, of Florida and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Sabrina. Elaine was also the sister of the late Muriel Marie Banky.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 6th, St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by her private committal at Notre Dame Cemetery.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you are unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website ( www.silvafaria.com ) and not through a third party. Thank you!