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Joseph Andrew Gonzales
May 21, 1955 -
April 25, 2015
Joseph Andrew Gonzales passed away suddenly in La Jolla, CA. Joe was born and raised in Torrance, graduate of West High, and went to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He worked as an engineer for 35 years, he also was a licensed pilot and loved to fly. Joe accomplished and lived life his way, he raced motorcycles (when young) traveled all over the southwest in his Harley Davidson, also golfed, camped and hiked, was an avid reader, went to the Indie 500 every year, lived life to the fullest. Joe is survived by his mother, Lorraine Gray; brothers, Robert Gonzales (Luann), James Gonzales, Jerry Gray (Marita); nephews, Andrew Gonzales, David Gray and Duane Saavedra (Katie); niece, Gina Gonzales; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be held at Rice Mortuary in Torrance on May 16, at 2:00 PM. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Joe was one of the nicest boys I went to high school with & had a great sense of humor. We kept in contact for a few years after high school & then caught up last year at our 40th reunion. I was surprised & sad to hear at our last get together he had passed. My love, prayers & heartfelt thanks to the wonderful family he came from! Sincerely ~ Janet (Pollard) Bohl
August 14, 2015
Went to Towers Elementary, and West High with Joe. Saw him at our 40th reunion. He was a good man. Godspeed my friend.
Charles Petersen
August 14, 2015
So many memories and all good. Great smile. He was one in a million. I'll miss Joe for the rest of my life. Lorraine & family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
May 11, 2015
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Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions- Rice Center5310 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
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