Alberto Fontanez Obituary (1940

Springfield- Alberto Fontanez, 72, passed away on Feb. 23, at home surrounded by his loving family. Alberto was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico to the late Cruz Fontanez and Catalina Calderon. Alberto was an employee at Columbia Bicycle for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Teresa Gonzalez Benitez and his daughter, Judy Rivera. He leaves to cherish his memory: his 5 sons, Carlos A., Jose L., Angel L., and Cruz R. Fontanez and Juan A. Ruiz; 5 daughters, Jenny Fontanez Livingston, Jesenia Fontanez, Emily M. Villanueva, Silvia Benitez and Marta Rodriguez; 4 brothers; 4 sisters; 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. The Funeral Services will be on Thurs., Feb. 28, from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Puerta Del Cielo(r) Funeral Home, 730 State St., followed by a Mass at Blessed Sacrament at 10 a.m. The Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Calling hours will be held on Wed., Feb. 27, from 6 - 8 p.m. at 730 State St.