Thomas Gonzales

1978 - 2022

Thomas Charles Gonzales
February 2, 1978 - May 16, 2022
Tom "Tommy" Gonzales, 44, passed away on May 16th, 2022, after a long and courageous fight against cancer. His passion for family and positive attitude deeply impacted those lucky enough to have known him. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky"; his seven-year-old daughter, Emma, and his four-year-old son, Leo; his mother, Maureen "Moe"; his sister, Alicia; members of his extended family, and a huge number of friends who loved him.
An accomplished editor for over 18 years at Pixar Animations Studios, Tommy was well-known throughout the studio for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering optimism. He was fiercely devoted to the magic of cinema and truly loved Pixar.
Tommy lived with gusto and never did anything halfway. He loved hiking, camping, mountain biking, baseball, golfing, playing softball with the Pixel Bombers, going to San Francisco Giants games, snowboarding in South Lake Tahoe, and tailgating on the fourth of July at the Oakland A's game with his truck and family. An athlete and passionate soccer player, he loved teaching the game to his kids. He loved being with his children in every way that he could, from Disneyland trips to movie nights spent cuddling on the sofa.
He completed his Bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University in 2003, where he pledged Theta Chi. Prior to that, he went to St. Francis High School in Mountain View and St. Charles Elementary School in San Carlos, where he made some of his closest lifelong friends.
Fixing things around the house, tinkering in the garage and hanging out with the guys brought great joy to Tommy. He loved building the kids' swingset while listening to oldies and 80s music. He found beauty in the outdoors. His outgoing personality was contagious to everyone he met and he will be forever missed.
Tommy's family is holding a viewing on Friday, May 27 at 6:30pm at St. Charles Catholic Church, 880 Tamarack Ave, San Carlos. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 28 at 10am at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. Burial immediately following at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, where Tommy will be buried near his father, Thomas who passed away in 2011.