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Armando Gonzalez Obituary
AGE: 58 • Manville
Armando "Pinky" Gonzalez passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at home. He was the 4th child of the late Armando and Angela Gonzalez. He attended Somerville High where he was a junior varsity player for football and baseball. Pinky was known by many both in Somerville and Manville. He was nicknamed the "Mayor of Manville" where he reached out to others in their time of need. Pinky had that presence about him that when he saw you, his greeting made you feel unique.
He was predeceased by his sister, Carmen Lapola. Surviving are his children, James Luis Gonzalez and Jennifer Simms; his granddaughters who held a special place in his heart, Lydia, Melody and Novalee of Greenwood, Indiana. Also surviving are his dear siblings, Solanges Gonzalez and Hector L. Gonzalez.
Visiting hours will begin at 2pm on Saturday, October 1st concluding with a service and remembrances beginning at 4pm at the Cusick Funeral Home, Somerville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to family at the time of services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Armando Gonzalez
Jean morse
September 21, 2020
A long time friend. A good friend to my brother bob. Always laughing and smiling. You loved life. Didn't get enough time to talk to you on Facebook before you left us.
Rose Levy
October 12, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
donna walker
October 11, 2011
Pinky, you are greatly missed by many. will never forget the way you always made me feel better when ever i was down. i will miss your smile and your witty wisdom. may you rest in peace my dear friend.
Heather Davison
October 1, 2011
RIP Pinky. You were one of a kind; no one can ever replace you.
robert j. schwoerer
October 1, 2011
my world will never be the same without your laugh your smile or kind words of encouragment. . i love you always. . .r.i.p pop your adopted son. . .
Fred Torlish
October 1, 2011
Pinky, I'm sorry that I didn't keep in touch you were always full of optimism & you always made me laugh. We always had a great time at the card shows! The day that you had the Orel Hershiser card burning in front of my store & when you ate the Hershiser card at Shea Stadium in front of the NBC news camera will live in my mind forever. Rest In Peace Buddy!
Chillin at my kid brothers place
Hector Gonzalez
September 30, 2011
Superman
Hector Gonzalez
September 30, 2011
Kareen Wyda
September 30, 2011
I will miss you so very much, im so glad the good lord allowed us 2 become friends so nanny years ago,i cherished sower friendship.was allays happy 2 see your big smile,& to hear your kind words.The main st. of Manville fells so empty without you.thank you 4 being my friend, i love you.
Scott Gonzalez
September 30, 2011
What could i say about CUZ that anyone dosn't already know. One thing is for sure..Cuz, you will be missed by all of us!We Love You! RIP
Danielle Meszaros
September 29, 2011
Pinky,
You always made me laugh with your crazy ways and your great personality. I cannot forget when you drove your bike to Uncle Joes funeral. This was the last time I've seen you. I thank you for making a sad situation and turning it into a few "good" moments. This included you bringing brandy for him. I will miss you pinky. Thank you for our crazy times!
Rafael Maldonado
September 29, 2011
May you rip pinky we will miss you
michelee mcdaniels
September 29, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
B K
September 29, 2011
I will miss Pinky every Monday at the bowling alley. He was a great guy. My sympathies to the Gonzalez family. He was one of kind.
diana storey{jackson}
September 28, 2011
pinky i will remember you fondly as you always made me smile always had a kind word to say and made me always feel special i remember the basball games and partying at our house when game was over you will be missed by all god bless you and see you someday when i get to heaven keep the party going
Barbara Granberg
September 28, 2011
Pinky was a funny guy. Every time I went to the laundry mat I would bump into him. He always told me to stop smoking. Also had a smile all the time. I will miss him very much. my condolence goes out to all the family.
jeanne (croop) morse
September 28, 2011
my heart goes out to the gonzalez family. i haven't seen pinky in a lot of years but we were facebook friends. it sounds like he never changed any. still always sweet. i will miss his picture on facebook. r.i.p. my friend.
Carmen Noble
September 28, 2011
What I remember most about Pinky is that, whenever he showed up, people were truly happy to see him. He had a vibrant, happy personality that lit up a room. Pinky also accepted people as they were...skinny, fat, pretty, ugly, rich, or poor, Pinky didn't care. My condolences to his family. I feel blessed to have known Pinky and to have such good memories of the caring person that he was.
Brandon Dilks
September 28, 2011
RIP buddy, When I think about the old days at the Somerville Hotel all I can do is smile. You touched a lot of people in a good way & I am glad I was one of them.
September 28, 2011
Elizabeth, Robert and Katie Rein...Brother-in-Law...god speed and see you in heavan
September 28, 2011
My most sincere condolences, May God get you all through this sad time, accepting what we don't understand but knowing that although time will pass, your memories of Pinky will last a lifetime.
Lilly Matos
Sandy McBride
September 28, 2011
Pinky....You will always be Pinky.I will miss your smiling face at the Manville Diner. Rest in peace my dear friend. Sandy Manville Diner
Jeff Levy
September 28, 2011
I will always remember Pinky as the guy who always had a smile on his face. Although I have not seen him in several years it seems like just yesterday. May he RIP. My sincere condolences to all of his family.
marylou cabrales
September 28, 2011
pinky [am going to miss seeing you in manville i think i saw you more in this last few years than i saw you in a long time you alwas treated methe same way you never judged me on what went on in the past with other people. you alwas treated me right. Ive known you since you were a kid and you never changed you alwas had a smile for everybody. treated everybody with respect matter whothey were. Iam going to miss seeing your smiling face and all the conversations we had. you are going to be the life of the party up yhere, you will make everybody smile. love you pinky marylou.
Melissa Cox
September 28, 2011
U r and always be my bestfriend. U have been their through everything I love you from the bottom of my heart. Always and forever. Bestfriends
September 28, 2011
Sincere condolences to the Gonzalez families.....Marge Capone, Hamilton, NJ
September 28, 2011
PINKY we will mess u r friends on second st. THE GANTT
September 28, 2011
PINKY we wiil mess u r old friends on second st. THE GANTT FAMILY
SOLANGES GONZALEZ
September 28, 2011
TO ALL THAT GOT TO KNOW OUR BRTHER KNEW THAT HE NEVER HURT NOBODY HE MEANT LOTS TO ME AND I HOPE YOU ALL WILL SAVE A SMALL PLACE FOR HIM IN YOUR HEART I KNOW I WILL NOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH THE REST I LOVE YOU ANGIE
Roberto "Cutito " Gonzalez
September 28, 2011
The biggest kid ever my cuz "Pinky". I know you up there laughing and having a good time. Have a good voyage and say hi to my Pops for me. Thanks for being there for me when I needed you. Will miss and love you always...."Robertito" as you would call me.
Rick Israel
September 28, 2011
There will never be another Pinky in this world. One of a kind. Knew him for 30 plus years. R.I.P. my friend.
Hec
September 28, 2011
Pinky, I love you and miss you even more.
Kimberly Conklin
September 28, 2011
Pinky I will miss very much....we had our problems but Im very glad we had the chance to solve them...Ill remember us taking down the wall in my old house at 2 o'clock in the morning....the pictures say a thousand words and Ill always treasure them!!!!!!! Cheers to a great person and friend!!
September 27, 2011
Poor Pinky... I worked with Freddy and Pinky both at sign a rama and now they are both gone so close in time. I am sad becuase you both will be missed!
Emily Kuster
September 27, 2011
I lived in the same building with Pinky for 3 years! I was the only female in there and Pinky always would check on me and make sure I was safe. We would share stories about our lives, laugh, cry or simply do nothing at all. I love you Pinky and I will truly miss your simple, caring ways. Fly with angels my dear friend.
Jim Pucciarello
September 27, 2011
God took a great person from this World when he took Pinky I will miss him. God bless his family and all his friends that will miss him.
Jim
Rachael Robert
September 27, 2011
I will miss seeing Pinky when I go to New Jersey and hearing him call me "Cuz" as he call us all. No matter what was going on he would take the time to come see me. I will also miss his warm smile and laughter. May God welcome you with open arms, enjoy the family reunion and give my love to my family. God Bless you "Cuz"
Cynthia Collazo-Rojas
September 27, 2011
I will miss seeing Pinky at Walmart and having our "cuz talk" as he would say. Although we would only run into each other at the store about 3 times a month, he would always be the same with me. He would vent about the family lol which was very funny, but at the end he would say "but hey, I love them anyway". Like he always said "1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th cousins-who cares? We're still family!".
Linda Ayala -Marton
September 27, 2011
To all the people that knew Pinky he touched everyone with love and a open heart. He would give the shirt off his back for you .I will miss him soooooo much. He always called me Cuz and said it proud. Our family has taken a big loss.But he is in heaven with his family that he loves so dear. And we will all meet again one day.RIP Cuz
Jennifer Cox
September 27, 2011
Pinky was a dear friend whom I will miss greatly. We had a lot in common & shared a lot about our lives. He was someone who would do anything for a friend & someone of whom we all could learn from simply because he lived the best he possibly could each day. Rest in peace dear friend & continue to watch over all who knew you...I will not forget you...Love you...
September 26, 2011
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