Obituary of Francisco Gonzalez

Francisco Gonzalez, 72, returned to his heavenly home on August 29, 2017. His love for his wife and family, and his belief in Jesus Christ supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Francisco was born to the late Augustine and Anamaria Gonzalez in Utuado, Puerto Rico, on November 16, 1944. He came to the US as a migrant worker at the age of 15. Later he worked for Formigli High Concrete. Eventually with dedication and hard work he accomplished his dream with his wife Antonia, to purchase and run a grocery store, where they worked for 10 years. Francisco was blessed with a large and loving family. He and his sweetheart Antonia Gualdarama have been married for 54 years. Francisco raised four children, which in turn blessed him with 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Francisco was known as a very giving man. He was loving and gentle. He would give anyone the clothes off his back. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator. Francisco is survived by his wife, Antonia; his sons, Frank Jr. and Robert; his daughters, Annamarie and Carmen Lissette; his son-in-laws, Richard and Mitchell; his daughter-in-laws, Robin and Brianne; his brother, Hector; his sisters, Gloria and Olga. He is preceded in death by his brother, Enesto "Junior" and his parents. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1pm at the DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland NJ. Francisco will be laid to rest at Siloam Cemetery on North Valley Ave in Vineland. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 10am to 1pm at the funeral home. Memories, thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family by visiting dlfuneral.com