Rafael Antonio Gonzalez

Rafael Antonio Gonzalez obituary, Paramus, NJ

Rafael Antonio Gonzalez

Rafael Gonzalez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vainieri Funeral Home on Jan. 30, 2026.
Rafael Antonio Tejada Gonzalez, passed away peaceful on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in North Bergen NJ.

Born in the Dominican Republic in 1929, immigrated to NYC in the 1950s.

Soft spoken, history buff, lifelong fan of the NY Mets, lived a long and happy life alongside his wife of 74 years, Ana.

Preceded in death by his daughter Lidia Alicia Sofia, survived by his wife Ana, son Alberto Gonzalez (Luz Maria), Daughter Adriana Molina (Maximo), granddaughter Maria Villars, grandson Alex Molina, great grandson Luca Molina, and many nephews and nieces.

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