Benedicto Gonzalez, age 77, of Cicero and formerly of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; beloved friend and partner of Bernadette Wargo; loving father of Patricia (Jaime) Ocampo; preceded in death by loving children Theresa Ostrowski, Donald Ostrowski, Donna (James) Vicchiollo, & Benedicto Gonzalez, Jr.; proud grandfather of Dallas Myers, Andrea Ocampo, Eric Ostrowski, Adam (Celeste) Pilarczyk, & Bradley Vicchiollo; great-grandfather of Zac Clemens, Hazel Ocampo, & Santino Ocampo;  dear brother of Maria Aida Gonzalez, Carmen (the late Roberto) Guiterrez, Juanita Gonzalez, the late Angel (Annie) Gonzalez, and the late Guango (Vickie) Gonzalez; dear uncle and friend of many.

Visitation 4 p.m. until time of Funeral Service, 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Visitation continues after the service until 9 p.m. Memorial donations in Benedicto’s name to the American Red Cross (https://www.redcross.org/) are appreciated. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500