Marcelino "Marcel" Joseph Gonzalez

"He was a friend of Bill” Marcelino "Marcel" Joseph Gonzalez was born in Perth-Amboy, N.J. on March 19, 1958 to mother Anna Zdanowicz and father Joseph Gonzalez. Marcel was raised in Spotswood, N.J. He was well loved by many; especially to this day, his brothers from another mother, Dave Winant, Michael Moriarty, Dave McLain and their families. Marcel moved to Fauquier County, VA to work as an Athletics Groundskeeper at both Fauquier and Liberty High Schools for 31 years till his retirement in 2018. He also did part-time work at the Soul Purpose Community Church. Marcel fought three types of cancer for almost five years up to his last day. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, watching WWE and his favorite NFL team, the NY Jets. Living family members include: sister Blanche Harvey and her husband Mike; nieces Dana Meacham and her husband Justin and Kandace Griffin and her husband Matt; step-nephew Dale Harvey; grandnieces Aftyn, Toree Meacham, and soon to be grandnephew Frank Griffin; aunt Bea Gonzalez, uncle Alex Zdanowich; step-daughters Mindy and Jessie; step-grandchildren Jordan and Brendan; brother-in-law Calvin; godson Jake and Jake’s sister, Carla, godson David Winant Jr; as well as many cousins. Marcel leaves behind his significant and loving companion to the end, Rebecca Ramey and a trusted feline "Shadow". Marcel was predeceased by his mother Anna and father Joseph, followed by his wife Shirley, brother-in-law Tony and sister-in-law Freda. Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Clore-English Funeral Home, Culpeper, VA with a visitation from noon until service time. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery with family and friends. Honoring Marcel’s wish for “no flowers", memorial donations may be made to the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, 1240 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908. Thank you and God bless to all who provided love, care and prayers for the family during this journey.