Barbarito Gonzalez, 76, August 16, 2016, longtime resident of the southwest side of Chicago-of West Elsdon neighborhood, loving husband of Dionicia Gonzalez, devoted father of Mary Ruiz, Evalyn Mendoza, Grace Vasquez, Garbriela (Arturo) Chaires, Elsa Hernandez(deceased), Barbarito Gonzalez, Jr., Richard Gonzalez, Pedro (Maria) Gonzalez, Evelyn Sanchez, and Orlando Garza. Cherished Grandpa of 19 and Great-Grandpa of 16. Dear son of the late Barbarito and Olivia Gonzalez. Fond brother of 2 brothers and 7 sisters. Barbarito was known to family and friends as a “joker,” a “character”. He was a strong man, who loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grand children and enjoyed telling them stories and singing to them Holiday songs. He was a true animal lover, especially, Peanut, Baby and Bella. He was proud to be a Truck Driver by trade. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave, Chicago, IL, on Friday, August 19, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, August 20, at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Hyde, officiating. Burial St. Mary Cemetery. Please visit BARBARITO GONZALEZ BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773-581-9000.