Jose Marcelo Gonzalez

José Marcelo González Peñafiel entered the arms of the Lord on June 15, 2025 with his beautiful family by his side. He was born in Azogues, Ecuador to parents Manuel Jesus Gonzalez Bravo and Zoila Peñafiel. José was one of twelve children born to the Gonzalez family. Jose was a well educated man. He earned his Masters in Agriculture Engineering in his home country of Ecuador. Jose loved gardening, cooking for his loved ones, and watching soccer games. He was very passionate about his family and especially proud of his sons for their achievements in life. Jose was a hardworking, reliable person who was always on time and everyone could count on. He gave great advise to his siblings and family when needed. Jose was an advocate for education, pushing his sons, nieces, and nephews beyond boundaries to earn college degrees. Jose was loved beyond measures by his family.
Predeceased by his parents Manuel Jesus Gonzalez Bravo and Zoila Peñafiel, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife of thirty four years Cecilia, sons: Geovany M., and John M., siblings: Digna, Luisa, Mercedes, Genaro, Blanca, Norma,Fanny, Guillermo, Carmita, Marco, and Diana Gonzalez. Jose is also mourned by his many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday June 22, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hamilton Brenna Cellini Funeral Home, 2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ. A second visitation will take place on Monday June 23, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 151 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Mausoleum, 1200 Cedar Lane, Hamilton, NJ.
Jose Marcelo Gonzalez Peñafiel entro en los brazos de nuestro señor el 15 de Junio con su bella familia a su lado. El nació en Azogues, Ecuador a sus padres Manuel Jesus Gonzalez Bravo y Zoila Peñafiel Jose era uno de doce hijos que nacieron en la familia Gonzalez. Jose era un hombre muy educado. Recibió su Maestría de Ingeniero Agricultura en el Ecuador. A Jose le encantaba la jardinería, cocinarle a sus seres queridos y mirar partidos de fútbol. Era muy apasionado con su familia y especialmente orgulloso de los logros de sus hijos. Jose fue muy trabajador y fiable. El siempre llegaba a tiempo y todos podían contar con su apoyo. El le daba buenos consejos a sus hermanos y familiares cuando lo necesitaban. Jose era un abogado para la educación, exigiendo a sus hijos, sobrinas, y sobrinos para que estudien.
Prefallecido por sus padres Manuel Jesus Gonzalez Bravo y Zoila Peñafiel, el es sobrevivido por su esposa devota y amorosa de treinta y cuatro años Cecilia, hijos: Geovany M, y John M, hermanos: Digna, Luisa, Mercedes, Genaro, Blanca, Norma, Fanny, Guillermo, Carmita, Marco, y Diana Gonzalez. Tambien sobrevive sus sobrinas, y sobrinos.
Velatorio para la familia, y amistades será Domingo 22 de Junio 2025 de 10:00 AM hasta 1:00 PM en la funeraria Hamilton Brenna Cellini, 2365 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, NJ. Un segundo velatorio será el lunes 23 de Junio 2025 de 8:30 AM hasta 9:30 AM en la funeraria. Misa Catolica será celebrada el lunes 23, Junio a las 10:30 AM en La Cathedral Santa Maria, 151 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ. El entierro será en el Mausoleum Santa Maria, 1200 Cedar Lane, Hamilton, NJ.
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