Marlborough- Gonzalo Gonzalez, 102, of Marlborough died Sunday March 18, 2012 at home surrounded by family.  His first wife Crencencia Feliciano died in 1997.  He was born, raised and educated in Lares, Puerto Rico the son of the late Juan and Juana (Quintana) Gonzalez.  He was a carpenter for several construction companies in Puerto Rico.  He was a member of the Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Church in Marlborough and was a devote Christian, praising the word of God with all he met.  Gonzalo was an avid reader, fisherman gardener, dominos and singing. He loved baseball, was an honest outgoing friendly charming gentleman who was loved by all he met. He leaves a son Hector Gonzalez of Marlborough; three daughters, Elena Gonzalez of Marlborough, Ada Gonzalez of Worcester and Elizabeth Perez of Marlborough; two sisters Maria Gonzalez and Santa Gonzalez both of Ponce, Puerto Rico; 107 grandchildren which includes 21 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren. many nephews and nieces.  He was the father of the late Francisco and Juan Gonzalez and Isabel and Esther Gonzalez.   

A funeral service will be held Thursday March 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.CollinsFuneral.com), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home Wednesday March 21 from 6-9 p.m.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.CollinsFuneral.com), 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.  All are invited to sign Gonzalo’s online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com.