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Victor Gonzalez - 95

Beecher, Illinois

Victor Gonzalez. Age 95. Passed away at home with his loving family by his side on August 17, 2022 in Beecher, IL. Formerly of Glenwood and Harvey, Illinois. Husband for 44 years of the late Betty Gonzalez. Father of Barbara (John Lapajenko) Burbach, Camille (William) Bostwick, the late Lisa Ann Gonzalez and Melissa (Daniel) Strick. Loving brother to 9 brothers and sisters, beloved Papa of Erika, Andrea, Cameron, Annalisa, Sydney, Jackson and Benjamin. Great grandfather of Nico and Layla and uncle and friend of many. World War II Veteran.  Belonged to the East Hazel Crest Post 1139 American Legion. As a young man, Victor played football, basketball, and baseball.  He also enjoyed golfing with his family.  He was known to many in Beecher as “Papa Vic”.  In lieu of flowers or monetary gifts to the family, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations:  Cancer Support Center (cancersupportcenter.org), East Hazel Crest Post 1139 American Legion, PO Box 1256, Homewood, IL 60430 or Lightways Hospice (lightways.org). Visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 2:00-8:00pm. Funeral Mass at St. Liborius Church, 71 West 35th Street, Steger, Illinois on Monday, August 29, 2022, at 10:00am. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 801 Michigan City Road, Calumet City, Illinois. For more information contact 708-481-9230

7 Comments

  • Fr Leonard Dubi

    on 08/28/22

    May Victor's "home coming" be a wonderful spiritual celebration and experience for all of his loving immediate family  and extended loving family and friends. For those who are away from the God of Love May they come "home".  For those who are alienated from others or an other, may they be reconciled.  For those who are afflicted by a life of self afflicted brokenness or sin or addiction may this celebration of "Uncle Vic" bring healing and new life a day at a time.  It is my honor to be the priest/presided for Vic.  He and all the Gonzalez family are a blessing to our world.  Blessings and prayer. 

  • Jerry Strick

    on 08/30/22

    Vic - You havve only to observe the family members you leave behind to measure the impact you (and Betty) have had. By that standard you have every right to be proud, and I know you are. I have always considered you to be a good friend. I will miss you now. Who now will laugh at my dumb comments at the dining room table? Peace, my friend.

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    on 06/28/23

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