GONZALES
Ariel I. "Rico"
Ariel I. "Rico" Gonzales, age 58, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Rico was born on April 28, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio to Ismael and Ann (Valle) Gonzales. Rico proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during Desert Storm. After being honorably discharged from the Marines, he was employed with Towlift, Inc. as a lead mechanic for many years, retiring in 2014. He enjoyed working on and riding his 1983 Goldwing GL100i that he painted himself. He was active in his motorcycle chapter, GWRRA Ohio W-2, where he was a former director. Rico loved participating in family activities and especially enjoyed watching his son, Jacob, ride his dirt bike.
He enjoyed his job and working with the people at Towlift and was never afraid to speak his mind.
Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years, Lori (Bartell) Gonzales; children, Daniel (Heather) Gonzales, Rhea Gonzales, and Jacob
Gonzales; parents; sisters, Maribel Gonzales and Debra (Jose) Medina; also surviving are grandchildren, Teagan, Madison, and Makenna
Gonzales, and Daniel's sister, Jessica Mahl.
Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Rd., on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 2-7 p.m. at which time services will take place in the funeral home with A. Roy Chase, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private. The family would like to offer a special thanks to all of our friends, especially Joe Pavlovic, Roy and Julia Chase and Carsten "Doc", and Jen Deutschmann. To leave online expressions of sympathy for the family, please visit:
www.sujkowskirossford.com
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Sponsored by His loving wife.
Honey, I can't believe it's been 7 years. I miss you so much! I love you.
Lori G
Family
July 13, 2021
I love you and miss you!
Lori Gonzales
Spouse
July 13, 2020
I can't believe that yesterday was 5 years. Some days it seems like yesterday. I'm here, I'm surviving, but I miss you so much! I wish you were here. I love you.
Lori Gonzales
Spouse
July 14, 2019
Happy New Year, Rico! I miss you!
January 1, 2017
Missing you, honey! I love you!
December 5, 2016
Rico, I am really missing you tonight! I keep thinking how things would be different. You would have put out the Halloween decorations and talking about the kids that would be coming to the door. You loved the holidays so much and now, to me, they're just another day. I know you're watching over us and I hope you'll be there for us always. I love you!
Lori
October 22, 2016
Mi hermano Ariel, Te Amo mucho.
Debra Medina
July 16, 2016
Sitting here missing you. Saw a cartoon on FB that reminded me of you! Made me smile. Wish you were here. I miss you and love you!
Lori
February 15, 2016
Yesterday brought back so many memories, some good (gathering at Roy and Julia's for Thanksgiving and seeing everyone) and some bad (2 years ago on the Monday before Thanksgiving we found out you had cancer)...I miss you so much that sometimes it's hard to breathe. I wish you were here but I'm thankful you aren't in pain anymore. I love you!
Lori
November 27, 2015
Just thinking about brother. Te amo
Debra Medina
November 23, 2015
I miss you!
Lori
July 23, 2015
I can't believe it's been a year, some days it seems like yesterday and other days it seems like forever. I love you and miss you so much. I wish you were here, I would've traded places in a heartbeat!
Lori
July 13, 2015
Happy Father's Day, honey! Jacob and I miss you so much! You should be here with us celebrating this day. We love you!
Lori Gonzales
June 21, 2015
Posted this too late for it to show yesterday. Happy Birthday, honey. Jacob & I love you and miss you!
Lori
April 29, 2015
I can't believe it's been six months, sometimes it seems like yesterday, other times like a lifetime ago. I miss you and love you!
Lori
January 13, 2015
Merry Christmas, honey! We love you and miss you so much! Love, Lori & Jacob
Lori
December 25, 2014
Lori
December 1, 2014
Lori
December 1, 2014
Lori
December 1, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving Rico! I love you and miss you!
November 27, 2014
I woke up this morning and came downstairs and realized there wouldn't be a card from you waiting for me. another first that I thought I'd never have. I love you and miss you.
Lori
November 21, 2014
Happy Birthday, Marine! Semper Fi! I love you and miss you!
Lori
November 10, 2014
I love you and miss you so much!
Lori
September 21, 2014
At 8:08 it will have been four weeks, that's all, I miss you so much. I love you.
Lori
August 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Lori, Daniel, and the rest of his family. He was a nice guy. An old friend. May God comfort all of you.
Betsy Valentin-Boukrab
July 21, 2014
Our deepest sympathy Lori and Jacob. We will miss his talks of his motorcycle projects and seeing the pictures of them and then viewing the finished project on his beloved motorcycle. He will be missed.
Loren and Judy Sampson
July 19, 2014
Wherever you go, ride safe!
You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Doc Deutschmann
July 19, 2014
Lori, Jacob and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Even though we only knew him for short time Rico was a great friend and we will miss him.
Jeannine & Phil Wilbarger
July 19, 2014
So sorry for your loss . He was a very nice guy who will surely be missed. May your good memories comfort you at this time.
Don and Carol Marsh
July 19, 2014
So very sorry about Rico. He was a very nice guy. He will surely be missed. May all of your good memories comfort you at this time.
Don and Carol Marsh
July 19, 2014
May the good Lord comfort your heart with his peace and may the memories that you have of your beloved Ariel fill your heart with strength and love. Think always of the good times and remember the smile that he had letting you know all would be well. Awesome guy so sorry that distance and family responsibilities did not allow us to come together more often. A lesson to be learn. His memories will always be cherished. Peace to you Lori,Daniel, Jacob, Ismael,Ann parents Maribel Debbie sisters and good friends, love Joyce and Manuel Morales
July 19, 2014
You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers so much, with all you had to go through. You all did it with so much love for each other; it showed every time we could see you. I wish we could have been there with you, and made all the bad stuff go away. You will be missed. Love from your Canadian family, Al, Judy, Dan and Sean
July 18, 2014
We send our Deepest condolences To the families.. Sorry we can not be there physically but you all are in our thiughts and prayers. From Alfredo Morales and family of Youngstown , Ohio.
Alfredo,Diane ,Lilly,Jr., and John Morales
July 18, 2014
i love u tio we miss u so much!!!!! hooah!!
July 18, 2014
Miss you Uncle Rico! Always and forever in our heart! Aunt Lori, I love you so much <3
Sharity Bartell
July 18, 2014
Hijo mio, Fuiste un hijo bueno y maravilloso. Te extranare y amare siempre. Tu madre que te ama con todo el corazon y alma,Ana
July 17, 2014
You will be missed dearly
Dameion Ross
July 17, 2014
Hijo mio, Ha sido un hijo maravilloso.. Siempre te amare con todo mi corazon y alma. Tu madre, Ana
July 17, 2014
Lori
So sorry about the loss of Rico, u and your family are in our prayers. We will miss him deeply,
Chris/dawn Hilt
July 17, 2014
He was my soul-mate, my best friend and the love of my life. I know that he is not in pain anymore and for that I'm thankful. We always signed the many cards we exchanged, "Love You Always" and that will always be true.
Lori
July 17, 2014
Hermano, te vamos a extranar muchismo. Tus Hermanas que te Siempre amara, Debra y Maribel
July 17, 2014
the space that Rico has left, here among those mourning, on his journey Home, is HUGE. just like his heart. my wish is.. for the times of tears, heartache and loneliness that now fill this space..give way to the joys he brought as he blessed our lives. my prayers and thoughts are with all those to loved him. additionally (((lori))) may you feel his warmth and love surround you...especially at this time.
patricia wolniewicz-kovar
July 17, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Lori and the family. Rico was a great guy!
Mike & Anne Gorsuch
July 17, 2014
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