Angel Gonzalez
May 6, 1957 - April 12, 2022
Angel A. Gonzalez, 64, of Jackson NJ passed away peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson hospital, New Brunswick, with his family by his side. He was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico before relocating to New Jersey, and retired from the Long Branch Board of Education in 2016 after thirty-one years of service. An avid Mets and Giants fan, he enjoyed classic cars, antique shops, and dominoes. He loved playing with his grandchildren and feeding birds. Angel was predeceased by his mother Elba Barbosa, his father Jose Gonzalez, his step-father Emilio Rodriguez, and his brother Jose Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife Denise Buck-Gonzalez of Jackson, his son and daughter in-law Michael and Marianna Gonzalez of Howell, his daughter and son in-law Lisa and Thomas Smith of Jackson, and four grandchildren: Sophia and Michael Gonzalez, Kaitlynn and Justin Smith. His siblings: William Rodriguez of Neptune, Jose Rodriguez of Oakhurst, Elizabeth Roque of Long Branch, Edwin Rodriguez of Leonardo, Daniel Rodriquez of Connecticut, Marissa Rodriguez of Neptune, Heriberto Gonzalez of Pennsylvania, Juan Gonzalez of Pennsylvania, sister and brother in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Angel's visitation will be held 1-5 PM with a prayer service at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the foundations he supported: Cancer.org, Diabetes.org, and AFSP.org
Angel A. Gonzalez, 64, of Jackson NJ passed away peacefully at Robert Wood Johnson hospital, New Brunswick, with his family by his side. He was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico before relocating to New Jersey, and retired from the Long Branch Board... View Obituary & Service Information