Sergio was born to Louis and Mercedes Gonzalez, on December 24, 1929, in Tampa, Florida. He was retired as a general foreman at Chrysler where he was affectionately known as “Speedy” Gonzalez. After retirement, he developed an interest in magnetic jewelry and created a successful business with a booth at Trader’s World. He loved creating and organizing his showcases and talking to the people that came through. Never one to sit still, he was still planning his next sales event and working on his jewelry inventory until the very end. Before moving to Ohio, Sergio worked as an X-Ray Technician at Morton Plant Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Also in Tampa, he was also the owner and proprietor of his bar, The Babaloo - which is still in business today. He was always a hard worker and even the things he did to relax would seem like work to others. As a younger man, he loved to work on cars and could be found in the garage in much of his free time. He could fix anything around the house and was the master of creative ways to solve a problem. Sergio took classes and dabbled in photography. He also loved to travel and he and his wife Carolyn went on many extraordinary trips.
Sergio is survived by his wife of sixty years, Carolyn and his four daughters Belinda (Aco) Jovanov, Adrianne (Rod) Bell, Neah Chicarelli and Elaine (Glen) Wilson. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kayla, Sophie, Nicole, Megan, Josh, David, Danielle, Kyle and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Louis & Mercedes Gonzalez, stepfather Monolo Soto, brother Joe Gonzalez.
Aside from his work at Chrysler and Trader’s World, Sergio was at heart a family man. He provided a comfortable life for his family despite coming from a childhood of financial struggle. He was deeply loved by his wife, and family.
He was an extraordinary man, husband, father and grandfather.
A visitation for Sergio will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home, 40 North Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM,at the funeral home. A graveside service and interment will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E. Lytle 5 Points Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-springboro.com for the Gonzalez family.
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