Edward Gonzales
July 17, 1927 ~ December 5, 2009
Edward Gonzales, 82, of Weirton, WV, passed away Saturday, December 05, 2009 at his home. Born July 17, 1927 in Ford City, PA, he was the son of the late Amado and Gumicienda Ruiz Gonzales. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; Jess, Charles, Danny, Henry, Joe, Isabelle, Lucy, and Toni and one infant daughter.
Edward served in the United States Army from 1945-1947. With 43 years of service, Edward retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a pipe fitter.
He was a member of St. Paul Church, a faithful member of Weirton Senior Center, Weirton Steel 25-Year Club, Independent Steel Workers Union, Pipe Fitter's Breakfast Club. He was an avid sports fan whose favorite teams included Notre Dame, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. He loved to shoot pool, play euchre and drink his coffee.
Edward's survivors include his wife, Susan Elliott Gonzales, whom he married on January 21, 1951; his sons; Edward Elliott Gonzales (Debbie) of Danville, OH, John Ryan Gonzales (Sue) of Huntersville, NC, Charles Patrick Gonzales of Twinsburg, OH, and James Theodore Gonzales (Anita) of Fairmont, WV; his daughters; Cynthia Sue Morris of Fairmont, WV, Mary Margaret "Baby Doll" Hill (Jon) of Fairmont, WV, Sara Evon Gonzales (David Locke) of Point Marion, PA, and Bonita Jane Boyd (Bill) of Minerva, OH; his sixteen grandchildren; Shelby, Joey, Austin, Aaron, Erika, Haley, Ethan, Gabriella, Gracie and Georgia Gonzales, Pamela Sue and Lea Morris, Michael Sturm, Toni Shriver (Wes), Victoria and Joshua Boyd; three great grandchildren; Lydia Marie Morris, Brooke and Kelsey Shriver; sister Margaret Ashbee of Weirton; numerous nieces and nephews; his special neighbors George and Karen Lengyel and his beloved dog "Sandy".
The family will receive friends Monday 4-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-9PM at Masters Funeral Home, 209 East Main Street, Mannington, WV.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Wednesday at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 204 Furbee Avenue, Mannington, WV. Interment will be in Mannington Cemetery. Edward's nephews, Denny Efaw, Charles Ashbee, John Elliott, Rusty Elliott, Mark Morris and Nelson Elliott will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Weirton Senior Citizen Center, 3425 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
AUNT SUE AND FAMILY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU, I WILL MISS MY UNCLE ED VERY MUCH , HE WAS A VERY LOVING PERSON THAT I AM VERY HONORED TO HAVE LOVED IN MY LIFE. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. LINDSEY ASHBEE NAGY
Aunt Sue and Family, My heart aches for all of you. I know that Uncle Ed’s passing was not unexpected, but it still is difficult to let go of someone who had so much love for his family especially and life in general. I will always treasure my memories of your home and the time spent with you and your family. I love you all! May he rest in peace. Mary Leslie and family
Charlie, My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family. Sincerely, Karen, RN
Charlie, so sorry to hear about your daddy. You were just talking about him last week. Good you were able to travel and, visit with him. May God welcome him home and give you peace of heart….
Charlie, My deepest condolences for your loss of your Father Edward. May God be with you and your families during this time of sorrow.
Charlie, I was sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement.
Aunt Sue and family I was saddened to hear of Uncle Ed’s passing and I know he will be missed by all his family, friends, co-workers. I have fond memories of visiting with you often when we lived in Pittsburgh. Uncle Ed was a great father who dedicated his entire life to his family. We will miss you Uncle Ed! Terry
Charlie, so sorry to here about the passing of your father. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Doug & Lorna
i`m very sorry for your loss jamie
Charles, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Aunt Sue and family I just wanted to say how sorry I’am for the passing of uncle Eddie.It has been a long time since I have seen family. After both mom and dad passing I just moved to Texas.I will keep all of our family in my prayers.
Aunt Sue and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed’s passing, you have been an important part of our family, he taught us all by example, dedication to family and the benefit of hard work. I have such fond memories of time spent with you. I hope that you find comfort in knowing how many others care and share your sorrow. My deepest condolences and may God bless you. I love you. Sissy
Charlie & family, wishing you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Gonzales Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May GOD keep and bless you all in HIS warm embrace. Respectfully, Brandi (Sabala) Vidal (Grand daughter of Jessie Sabala, daughter of Tina)
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great person to be around. He took care of us all growing up.
I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Ed will no longer be with us. What a truly caring and loving man. He always made me and I’m sure everyone else feel so special. He has touched many lives and will be missed. Such a great man and father. All our love, Shawna, Sheray and Brogan Efaw
So sorry about Ed, he was such a great guy with a great spirit. I will keep you in my prayers. Molly
We will miss Ed. He use to drive by our garage and always stop and ask about our boys, especially Tommy.
Aunt Sue and familly, We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed’s passing. We know he will be truly missed. Our memories of West Virginia will always include him. Love, Dana, Sissy and Amy
Dear Aunt Sue and Family, I remember Uncle Ed as someone who was as tough as leather, but always hugged me, kissed me and told me he loved me. He loved his Notre Dame and Steeler football and his dog, Sandy. He worked hard his entire life to provide for his family—nothing was more important to him and I admired him for that. I know how hard this must be for you all and am so sorry for your loss. You and Uncle Ed are in my prayers.
Jamie, Jo and Girls, I have such heart-felt sorrow for you and all of the Gonzales family. I read this quote once, and I wanted to share it with you: “What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.” Love and Prayers, Carol
Dear Mrs. Gonzales: I was so saddened to see that your husband has died. Please know of my heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support as you grieve your loss. I hold a special place in my heart for you and your family from what you did for me during my days at St. Paul’s. Sincerely, Stan Tuchalski
I just heard this morning of Eds passing. he was the finest and kindest man a person could know. 30 years ago when I was a young man and going through the toughest times in my life he was so kind to me. I wish i would have told him how much he meant to me. He was too good for this world. The folks he is with now are very lucky. Our thoughts are with you,Sue The Dick Martin family Nashville
As I think of his smile ,I think of The times I went To Uncle Eds and Aunt Sues House,Full Of kids Mind U I was A lil Girl,U walk in see there smiles,His was like His mothers,and their childrens smiles.Because in this house there was love n laughter n welcoming and that is one of my greastest memories that was given to me>The fact that You knew You were welcomed,loved and remembered.A man who created greatness thru love.
So sorry for the lost of Uncle Ed. Time has taken me from my fathers family and I’am sorry for that. God bless your family and my god be always with you. Uncle Ed you are with your mother,your father, and your brothers and sisters be at piece. Tina Green