David Gonzalez

David Gonzalez obituary, East Rockaway, NY

David Gonzalez

David Gonzalez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donza Funeral Home Inc on Nov. 28, 2024.

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David Gonzalez, age 60 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1964
in Jamaica, NY. He is predeceased by his loving mother Esther Ruperto. He is survived by his father
Aurelio Gonzalez, survived by the love of his son, Slade (Sladey) Gonzalez, siblings Richard (Jacqueline)
Gonzalez, Daniel (Tara) Gonzalez and several nieces and nephews.
David proudly served in the US Navy as an aviation structural mechanic(s), aviation warfare specialist, naval
air crewman, he was also a crew chief and rescue swimmer aboard the CH-46 Sea Knight and SH-3 Sea King helicopter(s). He toured across the globe on 4 long deployments where he made some of his lifelong friends and made unforgettable memories. He enjoyed woodworking, working on small engines and growing his knowledge of the Bible and Jesus.
Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Service will be held at Donza Funeral Home
Saturday, December 14, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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