In Memory of Bruce Gonzalez

Bruce retired from New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in November 2001. A member of CADET CLASS 1, then STATION 18 (HARLEM), DTS (BIO-MED, LICENSED LOCKSMITH), and MANHATTAN CENTRAL BOOKING. Bruce went on to become a Respiratory therapist. Bruce valiantly went through so many emergencies and operations over all these years. Known to his friends and co-workers as “Batman”, he was never faithless and hopeless. Always smiling and laughing, he was always ready for a conversation. Bruce was a friend who believed we all have to work to help each other and make the world a better place. Bruce made a difference to so many and we are going to miss him very much.

Monday morning at 8:14 of June 6, 2022 Bruce, finally succumbed to a hero's rest. He is survived by his wife Katty Gonzalez, seven children, Greg, Nicole, Matthew, Ryan, Ashley, and Laurren, his sisters Maureen, Clarice, Liz, Maureen, Margie, and brothers Chris and Walter, and many more family members. Bruce is reunited with his son Stephen who had passed several years ago.

The memorial services will be held on Saturday June 11, 2022 from 3-6pm at Wanamaker Funeral Home, at 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Rosemary Farm Sanctuary. Bruce had a long and profound love of horses and one day wished to own and retire alongside these gentle beasts. With your contributions you will help horses find forever homes and allow some to retire with grace.

About Rosemary Farm Sanctuary
At Rosemary Farm, our mission is to rescue horses in need, and protect them for life. We save equines from slaughter, neglect, and abuse. Most have been passed from owner to owner, never knowing a herd or consistency. When they arrive here, they are home. We make care decisions based on what is best for each horse and the Sanctuary family. Our horses live in dynamic natural environments, in herd groups, creating vital bonds that are honored and protected. In addition, we educate horse owners and the general public about the wretched conditions many horses suffer, and how they can improve both the physical and emotional guardianship of horses. Rosemary Farm is 'Where horses get to be horses'. For more information, visit our Website or follow us on Facebook. Rosemary Farm Sanctuary, Inc, is a registered New York State non-profit charity with 501(c)(3) status. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN #45-5185301.