Bienvenido "Benny" Gonzalez

Boston – Bienvenido “Benny” Gonzalez, age 61 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Beth Israel Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sara (Arroyo) Gonzalez and was the son of Bienvenida (Hernandez) Gonzalez and the late Juan Gonzalez.

He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and was a police officer for the City of New Bedford.

He is survived by his wife; his children, Benny Gonzalez and his wife, Jessica Vazquez, Eileen Gonzalez, Elvin Gonzalez; grandchildren, Vanira Velasquez, Elijah Gonzalez, Aaliyah Gonzalez, Iliani Gonzalez, Dominic Barrett and Gianna Gonzalez; sisters and brother, Provedencia Cortez, Estrella Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez, Laura Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez, Renee Gonzalez, Israel Gonzalez, Nereida Gonzalez; also the late Sonia Gonzalez, Gloria Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Ramon Gonzalez and Victor Gonzalez; as well as well as nieces and a nephew.

His visiting hours will be held Monday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 A.M. with a service to begin at 11:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.