Frank J. Gonzales, 81, of Donora, died Thursday, January 8, 1998, in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township.
He was the former owner of Gonzales Bros. Grocery in Donora and was retired from Copperweld in Glassport.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Donora, Spanish Club, Past Master Donora Lodge 626 F&AM, Mason of the year in 1996, Valley of Coudersport Consistory and Syria Shrine.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Ziemba Gonzales, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage; a son, Francis A. "Sonny" Gonzales of Humble, Texas; two daughters, Alice Jester of Oakdale and Diane Crossett of Fox Chapel; two foster daughters, Bonnie and Karen Davis; a brother, Herman "Red" Gonzales of North Hills; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Josephine Rodriguez; and seven brothers, Joseph M., Gabriel, Manuel, Lloyd, Everett, Arthur Gonzales and a brother who died in infancy.
Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.
Last updated Friday, January 9, 1998
Frank J. Gonzales
1996 Mason of the year
He was born March 28, 1916, in Cherryvale, Kan., a son of Angel G. and Ramona Muniz Gonzales.
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