Many found jewelry-store manager Benjamin Gonzalez, 36, engaging

Benjamin Nick Gonzalez of Poinciana had a knack for working with people and making them happy.

[Sammy Erazo]

A really amazing person and family. We will truly miss him. I encourage all of us living to be an example to the rest of the world. To the Gonzalez family I embrace your sorrow and the Erazo family is one with you. God bless

[Aracelis Rivera]

Dear Beloved Gonzalez Family:

May the memories held deep within your heart help soothe your spirit at this difficult time. Ben has left behind a thousand moments that will live in the heart of all who knew him forever.

Please know that at this difficult time you are in so many thoughts and prayers. In those quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear, may God's love and the love of many become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.

The Rivera family loves you and are with you always!

[Christi Schmid]

My prayers are with your family. His greatest legacy is his 2 young children. Thank you Paris for sharing. I will be thinking about you. God be with you all.

[Ms shirley John]

I had the honor, yes, an honor, to meet Benjamin and his whole family many years ago.
They entered my house en masse and started checking every thing out as they went down the hall to Robert's room. I started getting very nervous.
I must admit, this was one group you could not judge by its cover.. Any one who knows Jesse from his younger days will understand what I am talking about.
I never met a more enjoyable and respectful family. And that include their darling little sister Due to 2 falls in my house, I missed the viewing hour and then the service. For that I ask your forgiveness.
Know, Benji will be in our hearts forever. God Bless you all.

[Nanette Morales]

We love you, Benji. You will never be forgotten.

[BLESSED]

I meet benji when i was about 12yrs old.He always had a great smile,and was very kind.God bless his entire family.May God give you strength to deal with this terrible loss.But know that some day we will see him again in heaven.GOD BLESS YOU

[Sara Ciccarelli-Garci a]

My deepest sympathy to the Gonzalez family and Ben's beloved wife although I have never had the privilege to meet her. I'm sure that Ben picked the Best woman for him as he always displayed passion and love for life and human beings. I remember first seeing him perform at a church in Lowell, MA when he was only aprox. 10 yrs. old. His wonderful brother Jessie developed a wonderful friendship with me at my cousin's wedding where their band performed and from there on, the Gonzalez family and their special ministry brought us closer together. They offered some concerts at Rev. Anibal Garcia's church, my brother, and Rev. Jesus preached the most beautiful messages from the Lord. Benjamin always had a special light that attracted us to him and allowed us to admire and appreciate his God given singing talent. My unforgettable family, you are all in my heart. Our Benjamin has surpassed us in being with the Lord, but we will soon meet with him again. I love you all...God bless and comfort you!

[Inspired]

What an amazing man, always with a smile on his face, and joy for his wife and children, and life in general. I know he affected many just by his optimistic spirit, which could have left people jealous, but instead, inspired.

Ben's family is in my thoughts and prayers and he will always be by your side.

Love to all.

[Nathanael Gonzalez]

Uncle Benny! What a great guy with a wonderful heart. He inspired me to be the person Iam today and I thank him for that. He taught me so much and the time we spent together was unforgetable.
I loved him with all my heart and I know that one day I will see him again.
Love you Benny B.!

[Jessie Jr]

they say the sun comes after rain. and i find that to be slightly not true. every passing day, is another ladder to climb. if its hard for friends, imagine a nephew, if its hard for a nephew, imagine a brother, if its hard for brother, picture a mother, if its hard for a mother, he has a daughter, and when it cant get harder than that...his wife breathes ice. few, very few, understood the beautiful and perfect mind that was Ben, and i am humbled, extremely honored to know him. he was my teacher, for many, many things, and my tears cannot write more words.

[Lisa Gonzalez]

Each day is difficult to live without him. It will never be the same - I miss him immensely ! Our children is what gives me strength to continue to live life without him. I thank God for giving him to me - He filled my life with unconditional love and that will never be replaced. I will continue to honor him and have our children do the same. Benny will always have my heart.
"The heart's memory eliminates the bad and magnifies the good."
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Love in the Time of Cholera

Eternally your wife - Lisa Gonzalez

[Josue Velez]

A day doesn't go by that I don't think about and dearly miss my dear friend Benny. We were more than friends...we were brothers. When I look at my son Joaquin, I think about Benny and his son, Silas. And my hope and dream is that our boys can be great friends like we were.

Losing Benny was huge, but his reward is greater. My strength and comfort come in knowing that I will see him again. Benny loved God and did his best to live a life worthy of the calling he received. May God bless Lisa, Simone, Silas, and the entire Gonzalez Family.

Love Always,
Josh (The Trash Can)

[Nicole Stucchi]

I love and miss you forever....thats it.