1942
Richie
2008
Richie Flash Gonzalez
January 2, 1942 — April 25, 2008
Richie 'Flash' Gonzalez age 66 passed away on April 25, 2008 in Jacksonville, Fla. due to injuries sustained in an accident. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Elizabeth and resided in Roselle for several years.
Richie was a 5 time Golden Glove Champ in 3 divisions from 1959 to 1963. He was a professional boxer from 1963 until 1972 and fought in 39 fights, winning 30 of them. Richie was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame and was also a member of the Executive Board of Ring 25.
He is predeceased by his parents Manuel & Josephine and his twin brother, Robert. He is survived by his siblings; Santiago G. Pietri, Manuel Gonzalez and his wife Bo and Julie Curia and her husband Richard. He is also survived by 7 nieces and five great nephews and niece.
A gathering will take place on Friday, May 2 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Gray Memorial Funeral Home 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford.
No flowers please
Richie was a 5 time Golden Glove Champ in 3 divisions from 1959 to 1963. He was a professional boxer from 1963 until 1972 and fought in 39 fights, winning 30 of them. Richie was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame and was also a member of the Executive Board of Ring 25.
He is predeceased by his parents Manuel & Josephine and his twin brother, Robert. He is survived by his siblings; Santiago G. Pietri, Manuel Gonzalez and his wife Bo and Julie Curia and her husband Richard. He is also survived by 7 nieces and five great nephews and niece.
A gathering will take place on Friday, May 2 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Gray Memorial Funeral Home 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford.
No flowers please
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