Mom and Dad Cooking Breakfast
Dad dancing
Aurelia Gonzalez
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Missing you
My heart filled with joy and sadness knowing your Stone finally arrived. It's beautiful but I rather have your warm hugs. love you daddy
In loving memory of
Raul Gonzalez
November 27, 1941 – October 29, 2024
Lived 82 years
Silverbrook Cemetery · Wilmington, Delaware
Remembering you is easy, missing you is the hard part that never goes away.
Life story
Raul “Raelo” Gonzalez Santos died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 29, 2024 in New Castle, Delaware at the age of 82.
Raul was born on November 27, 1941 in Yauco, Puerto Rico to Felipe Gonzalez and Valeria Santos. He married Juanita Mercado, his teenage sweetheart. They have been together for more than 61 years. They welcomed 5 children into their home. Raul is remembered by his children as a loving, caring father that would take them to Brandywine for picnics, on road trips to New Jersey to visit family, and someone who loved celebrating the holidays hosting parties for extended family and friends.
Raul is preceded in death by Valeria Santos - Mother, Felipe Gonzalez - Father, Ramonita Gonzalez- Sister, Alicia Gonzalez - Sister, Venancio Gonzalez - Brother , Luis Gonzalez - Brother , Aida Gonzalez - Daughter, Josá A Artysiewicz "Bubbie" - Grandson.
Raul is survived by Juanita Gonzalez- wife, Sarai Gonzalez - Daughter, Raul Gonzalez Jr. - Son, Aurelia Gonzalez- daughter, Eryk Gonzalez - Son, Luis Adan Feliciano - Brother, Luminada Gonzalez- Sister, 15 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren and Many nieces and nephews.
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1941
Born November 27
1945
Raul was 4 when World War II ended
1951
Raul was 10 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1962
Raul was 21 when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth
1976
Raul was 35 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Raul was 41 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1998
Raul was 57 when Google was founded
2005
Raul was 64 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Raul was 69 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2022
Raul was 81 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away October 29, age 82
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Aurelia Gonzalez
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Eddie visit
Eddie first time going to see Dad
Aurelia Gonzalez
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Miss you Daddy
This picture was taken on my wedding day..
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