Francisco Manuel Gonzalez

Frank was born on June 20, 1957 in Roseland, Illinois to the late John A. Jr. & Aurora Gonzalez. He was the eldest of seven children. Frank graduated from Fenger High School in 1975.

Frank was a very dedicated bowler, had interest in race car events and was an avid Star Wars fan. He spent countless hours as a young man building model semi-trucks and cars in great detail. He loved racing so much so that at Raceway Park he entered a spectator race with his father’s station wagon. He did not win however the car remained without any additional dents. He had a wealth of knowledge because of his interest in reading and watching documnetaries.

Frank leaves behind 6 siblings, John (Leah) J. Gonzalez, Andrew (Penny) Gonzalez, Rita (Glenn) Pineda, Ramona (late Kevin) Denton, Bridget (Stephan) Trubitt, Theresa Gonzalez. Also a host of nieces and nephews and a great niece and great nephew. Jennifer, Alyssa, Taylor, Ryan, Kristina (Martin), Alexis, Jillian, Zachary, Jose, Cassandra, Karina and Alejandro, great nephew Marcelo, great niece Cataleya.