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Gonzalez was born and raised in Newark, graduating from East Side High School, according to an obituary posted by the Borough of Fanwood.
Earning a criminal justice degree from Kean University, he became a police officer in Newark, serving for six years before joining Fanwood in 2020, his obituary reads.
An avid New York Mets and wrestling fan. Gonzalez enjoyed spending time with loved ones, barbecuing outside, and being adventurous with food, according to his obituary.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica, his daughter, Olivia, his parents, Carlos and Sonia, his brother, Kevin, his grandmothers, Julia and Luis, and numerous other family members and friends, according to his obituary.
"Olivia was the light of his life," his obituary reads.
A fundraiser has been set up for Gonzalez's family. As of Friday, March 7, almost $9,000 has been raised.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood. A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Columbia's RC Church in Newark.
To view his obituary, click here. To view the fundraiser, click here.
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