Obituary of Frank Gonzales

Frank Gonzales, 50, of Milton Ave, Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday February 11th, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 23rd, 1958 a son of Francisco Gonzales and Jani Montalvo. He was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and was a 1976 graduate of Amsterdam High School. Mr. Gonzales worked for many years in Maintenance at the Fownes Brothers Glove Mill in Amsterdam retiring in 2007 from there. Mr. Gonzales was very well liked by everyone. He trusted everyone and would give them anything if they asked. He enjoyed playing darts, dominoes and pool at Slick's Place in Amsterdam. Frank also played softball in the Amsterdam Men's City League and was the manager for many of Slick's teams. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam. Frank is survived by his mother, Jani Montalvo of Amsterdam. One son, Robert Gonzales of Amsterdam, two twin daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Gonzales of Amsterdam. Four brothers, Arquelio Gonzales of Amsterdam, Wilfredo "Fred" "Gonzo" Gonzales and his wife Jean of Ballston Spa, NY, Jimmy Gonzales of Glen Burnie, Maryland, Noel Santiago Jr. and his fiancé Alison Pendergrass of Ballston Lake, NY. Three grandchildren, Jada Degroat, Anissa Rodriguez and Syris Valentine. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by his father Francisco Gonzales on January 5, 2005. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 14th, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Main St. Amsterdam with Father Brian List as celebrant. Cremation will take place in Vale Cemetery Crematorium, Schenectady. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday February 14th, 2009 from 9:30A.M. to 11:30A.M. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY.