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Rafael Gonzalez Obituary
RAFAEL MANUEL, M.D. January 2, 2017, age 85. Former resident of Birmingham, MI and longtime child psychiatrist practicing in metro Detroit. Devoted husband of the late Joan (nee O'Neill) and Elizabeth (nee Mollicone). Proud father of Ellen Potter (Ross), Mary Scher (Adam), Rafael Jr. (Janet), Maria Olson (David), Juan Carlos (Julia), Alex (Jenny), and step-father of Eric Stillman. Devoted grandfather of Matthew, Kaitlin, Maria, Robert, Maxwell, Claire, and Emily. Brother of Juan Manuel and the late Olga Margarita. Dear uncle to an extended family of nephews and nieces. Memorial Mass Saturday, May 6, 12 noon at Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon at Woodland, Birmingham, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boys Republic "Dr. Rafael Gonzalez Scholarship Fund" in Chino, California or the "Dr. G Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund" at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center in Detroit, Michigan or www.svsfcenter.org. A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500.
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August 19, 2019
Dr. Gonzalez was a man with a big heart and a big smile.
I am so sorry for your loss. He helped so many.
Diane
Larry Lenchner
May 2, 2017
Ralph, was a GOOD MAN, with a KIND HEART. RIP Ralph
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