Louis J. Gonzalez
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Louis J. Gonzales of Cromwell, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
He was born in Pittsfield, MA on April 21, 1929, the son of the late Louis P. and Elizabeth H. Gonzales. Known as "Johnny" by his family and friends in his early year, he graduated from Pittsfield High School in June 1947. During his teens he played baseball and basketball as a member of Tyler Aces teams. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, beginning a 27 year military career, culminating in his retirement in August 1974 as a Chief Master Sergeant. He earned many awards and decorations for his distinguished service including two Meritorious Service medals and five Air Force Commendation medals. During his military career he accumulated an impressive array of secondary education credits by attending night school and completing college extension courses offered by various universities. Following retirement, he completed his education by attending McKendrie College in Lebanon, Illinois graduating with honors in May 1975. He then settled in Connecticut and began a second career as a bank examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, retiring again in March 1996. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and, an avid golfer as a member of the Tallwood Men's Club in Hebron, Connecticut and the Central Connecticut Golf Association.
He was predeceased by his wife Leona "Lee" Madeux. He is survived by his daughters, Wendy A Gonzales of New Bedford, Massachusetts and Jane E Kelly of Cranston, Rhode Island; step-daughters, Laurie Pellegren of Moodus Connecticut and Lisa Madeux of Centerville, Massachusetts; his brother, Gregory A. Gonzales and wife Sharon of Chicopee, Massachusetts; sister Mary A Stewart and husband Larry of Pittsfield; and grandchildren Amber Brookman, her husband Ryan and their children Shawn and MJ, Alex Pellegren and his wife Alyse and James Pellegren and his partner Aubrey Karg. He was predeceased by his sisters Regina Enright and Dolores I Kolbasook.
Arrangements are being handled by the Devanny-Condron Funeral Home. There are no viewing hours and funeral services are private. Burial will be in Pittsfield at St. Joseph's Cemetery.