Jose A. Gonzalez, 59, of New Bedford died Tuesday October 18, 2005 at home.
Born in Moca, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Angel Antonio Gonzalez and Timotea (Soto) Gonzalez, he had lived in New York before moving to New Bedford 3 1/2 years ago.
He enjoyed sports, reading and music.
Survivors include his stepmother, Vincenta Soto of Taunton; three brothers. Lorenzo Gonzalez Soto of New Bedford, Jesus Maria Gonzalez of Puerto Rico and Angel Gonzalez of Taunton; two sisters, Mercedes Gonzalez and Carmen Gonzalez, both of Puerto Rico; two stepbrothers, Fausto Gonzalez of Taunton and Enrique Gonzalez of New Bedford; three stepsisters, Alicia Gonzalez of Taunton, Nelida Gonzalez of Fall River and Irma Gonzalez of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Daniel Gonzalez and Jose Raul Gonzalez.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday Oct. 22, 2005 during the visitation from 7-9 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will be in Puerto Rico.