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John J. Gonzalez - Class Of 1965 VIEW PROFILE

John J. Gonzalez

Aug 28, 1945 - Sep 28, 2004


John J. Gonzalez, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at his home.

Born August 28, 1945 in Pomona, CA he grew up in the Claremont area. He served in the Marine Corps from 1965 to 1968.  In 1987 he moved to Rancho Cucamonga where he worked as a quality assurance inspector until he retired in 2001. In his spare time, he worked with his hands to build, fix and grow just about anything he put his mind to, rebuilding two Triu mph roadsters from the ground up, creating useful furniture for the home, and growing a lavish tropical oasis in his backyard were among his passions. John carried his love of football from playing in High School to following his favorite professional team through thick and thin. 

John is preceded in death by his Father Crispin Gonzalez; his mother Petra Gonzalez; his brother Leonard Gonzalez, and his sister Theresa. John is survived by his wife Joslyn Gonzalez, his daughter Erica Garcia, his son-in-law Michael Garcia, as well as sisters, Juanita, Lupe, Alicia, Josephine, Ana, and Patti and brothers, Crispin Jr., Hector, Michael, Martin, and Frank. 
 
A family gathering will be held at the Gonzalez residence in Rancho Cucamonga, Saturday, October 2, 2004. Please call Todd Memorial Chapel for more information. No flowers please. Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona is in charge of arrangements.
 
~ Published in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Sept. 30, 2004 





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