Born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on August 14, 1925, he was the son of the late Celestino and Eufemia (Sierra) Gonzalez. Pedro was never handed anything in life; he we was a hard-working mason and a tireless provider for his family. He even continued his trade into his 70’s, before he finally retired. Pedro was a proud and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his time with all of his family members.
Pedro is survived by his two sons, Eliezera Gonzalez and Alejandro Mendez, both of Florida; five daughters, Carmen Gonzalez of Florida, Loida Olivera of East Hartford, Dorca Gonzalez of East Hartford, Emilda Medina of Florida and Miriam Cedeno of Springfield, Massachusetts. He also leaves his brother, Mariano Gonzalez and his sister Arcadia Gonzalez, along with 22 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday (November 5th) at Templo Fe Church, 1019 Broad Street, Hartford, CT. A prayer service celebrating Pedro’s life will commence at 12 noon on Friday at the church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, (Section P), Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. The D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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