He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Rafael and Julia (Cruz) Gonzalez. He is the beloved husband of 48 years to Carmen (Rodriguez); loving father of Emilio Gonzalez Jr. (Yajaira Vega) and Gabriel Gonzalez; cherished grandfather of Selena Gonzalez, Emilio R. Gonzalez, Victor Cruz, Nydia Cruz, Selena Roger, Lilyvette Acevedo, Geovani Santana and great-grandfather of nine; dear brother of 2 brothers and two sisters; adored uncle and cousin of many.
Emilio will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his love of antiques and his collection of bicycles. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 3PM-7PM with a service at 6PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10AM. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland.
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