Jose “Che” Gonzalez Perez, 69, of Petrolia, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late Reimundo and Susanna Perez Gonzalez, he was born on October 10, 1955, in Cidra, Puerto Rico.
He was employed by Wain Landscaping and could be found picking up any number of new hobbies in the off-season. He enjoyed visiting the flea market each weekend, and he could often be found enjoying a cup of coffee while watching people pass by. His sense of humor was unmatched, and all who knew him will remember how he always made us laugh. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren, and he will be best remembered as a loving pappy.
Surviving are his children, Chelaina O’Brien and husband Kevin O’Brien, and Cieanna Perez and partner Aleah Prenni; grandchildren, Tégan Perez, Emmett Smith, Aleigha Ryan, Nova Perez-Smith, Aura O’Brien, Ollie O’Brien, and Ava Ryan; brothers, Reimundo Perez, Heriberto Perez, and Israel Perez; sisters, Carmen Perez, Sara Perez, and Esperanza Perez; many nieces and nephews; and mother to his children, Robin Perez.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his girlfriend, Angela McCardle.
All services were held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Toys for Tots in Che’s honor.