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Jose Luis Gonzalez MD
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He is survived by his loving wife, Maggie, and three children, Jose (Daughter-in-law: Mary Beth, Grandchildren: Sophia, Chiara, Dominic and Faustina), Diego (Daughter-in-law: Maeve, Grandchildren: Isla and Maya), Lorena (Son-in-law: David). He will remain alive in our hearts as a loving husband and father, loyal friend, well-respected neonatologist, and a man who was always the life of the party.
For those who knew him, he will be remembered for his generous spirit, guiding words, and ability to make all who crossed his path feel special. Even in illness, his positive and supportive nature gave him ways to find joy and fulfillment in life. He welcomed all into his home with a warm embrace and reminded us of the beauty of enjoying the ride and finding gratitude even in the midst of hardship.
His family is deeply appreciative for the support and care José received from his in-home caretakers, Dr. Michalsen and the United Hospice team.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. A Memorial Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in José's name to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org/donate. Roses and orchids are encouraged if those do wish to send flowers.
Share online memories and condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
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1860 South Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
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Christine Sajous
December 12, 2022
Dear Maggie
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
José and work together during residency, fellowship and as neonatologist.
We were all so young and recently arrived from our different countries.
He was part of the Peruvian connection.
In later year I saw José in meetings specially when he visited Loyola.
He was a great man and a great physician .
Debbie Giardini
December 11, 2022
Dear Maggie and family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of a husband friend, father.
José was a great mentor in the NICU and foster changes for the good. He will be missed dearly by me and many.
No one can sat anything to talk the pain away but I believe there will be a time that we will be united and here the story that was never told and still continues.
I will, hopefully, be running the Chicago marathon for the Alzheimer Association in honor of José and my family.
A memory that I have in my camera. This is our primary baby Amaire. She story is on Facebook.
Sabrina Larson
December 10, 2022
My deepest sympathy on the loss of such a great man/Neonatalogist . I had the honour of working with Dr. Gonzalez for many many years in the NICU. He was not only a great Doctor, but a warm, caring and compassionate human being.
May you be comforted in this time of sorrow by knowing what a difference he made in all the lives he touched throughout his career.
Dave & Kay Rumple
December 10, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
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