He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War (1955-1962) as a Ground Radio Operator. There he met the love of his life, Eraida Acosta and married 65 years.
After the military he moved to New York City, where he worked for Con Edison as an Underground Cable Splicer. He relocated to Miami, Fl in 1979 and became a Correctional Officer for Metro-Dade Corrections, where he retired in 1997.
Fishing and sports were some of his favorite pastimes. Family gatherings brought out the best in him, as he was all about family. The New York Yankees was his favorite team and when he could not see them in person, he loved watching them on T.V.
Later in his life he discovered the joy of cruising. Having taken many cruises, he always looked forward to the next one. Disney seemed to be his favorite cruise line, and his many cruises made him a well-seasoned cruiser. He loved Verandahs.
He was the “Patriarch of the Gonzalez family” and treated all members of his family as individuals. He took great pride in his family and would constantly brag about all of them.
He was survived by his devoted wife Eraida Gonzalez; 6 children, Arcadio B. Gonzalez, Jr. (Lorre), Alex Gonzalez, Lulu Gonzalez, all of Orlando, Fl, Benito Gonzalez of Fort Meyers, Fl, Aida Ortiz of Miami, Fl, and Madeline Ellis (Marc) of Youngstown, Oh.; He also leaves 16 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sisters, Lilly Gonzalez and Irma Rivera; two brothers Ruben Gonzalez and Carlos Gonzalez along with many other relatives and friends.
Everyone who touched his life made him a better person and as such he always paid it forward. He will be remembered and missed by all. May he Rest in Peace.
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