Francisco "Frank" M. Gonzalez

Francisco M. “Frank” Gonzalez, age 72, of East Chicago, IN passed away on his birthday, December 14, 2021.  Frank is survived by his wife of 48 years, Luz (nee Reillo), 2 sons:  Mark (Rheanna) Gonzalez and Frank Gonzalez; 8 grandchildren:  Rocco, Alyssa, Karissa, Alexander, Zachary, and Lucy; Vinny, Kevin, Jr. and Noah; great grandchildren:  Diana and Cayde; 4 sisters:  Anacelia (Enrique) Santana, Aida Iris (Jimmy) Perez, Luz E. Gonzalez, and Nereida "Titi" (Ruben) Martinez; 2 brothers:  Jose "Tony" (Alicia) Gonzalez and Robert (Miriam) Gonzalez; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents:  Marcelino and Bienvenida Gonzalez; and brother, Marcelino Gonzalez, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:45 am at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. with Rev. Ivan Carrillo officiating.  Visitation will be prior to the funeral service from 9:00 to 10:45 am at the funeral home on Saturday.  Burial to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Indiana. (FAMILY REQUESTS THAT FACEMASKS BE WORN)

Frank retired from BP in Whiting as a Machinist.  Served in Vietnam with the United States Army and was a member of St. Patrick Church in East Chicago.  Frank enjoyed working on cars, gardening, carpentry and most of all being with his grandchildren.  To send an online condolence, logon to: www.fifefuneralhome.com

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