Paulene S. Gonzalez

Funeral information

Home: Somerdale, NJ Place of Birth: Berlin, NJ
Date of Death: January 10, 2010 Birthdate: March 28, 1955
Age: 54

Service information: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:30 PM Costantino Funeral Home, Berlin Boro, NJ

Visitation: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:30 - 12:30PM at Costantino Funeral Home, Berlin Boro, NJ

Biography



Gonzalez,
Paulene S.

(nee Wexler) On January 10, 2010 of Somerdale, NJ. Age 54 years. Beloved wife of Manuel of 35 years. Devoted mother of Georgina (George) Gangluff of Lindenwold and the late Michael. Proud grandmother of Miranda and Gianna. Dear sister of Sharon Wexler and Tari Wexler-Shapiro; sister-in-law of Yvonne Rodriguez, aunt of Josh & Dana. Loving daughter-in-law of Rayda Gonzalez. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 11:30AM-12:30PM at the COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009. Funeral Liturgy 12:30PM. Cremation and interment private. For additional information or to email condolences: CostantinoFH.com.


In Loving Memory of
Paulene S. Gonzalez
March 28, 1955
January 10, 2010


God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change....

Courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.

Amen.





Jay Exner January 11, 2010
My wife once asked the family what the most important trait of a friend was. My daughter responded "loyalty". Paulene suddenly filled my thoughts, and I told her I agreed wholeheartedly. Yours to the end, my dear friend. Jay

lisa January 11, 2010
My prayers will be with you family.

Steve W January 11, 2010
You will be in my thoughts forever and a day. I will missyou dearly. Gangie

Jacci January 11, 2010
Pauline, A woman with a big heart whom I glad gave me a second chance so I could experience it first hand. Namste JJ

Nick Izzo January 11, 2010
Goodbye my friend. I'll miss those late night chats and your good advice. To Paulene's family, her love for you was always a huge part of her.

Toni Oliver January 11, 2010
Every time I light my fireplace I will think of you Paulene. Thanks for the recommendation. Until we meet again... Your friend, Toni

John and Denise Dando January 12, 2010
Our prayers are with the Gonzalez and Wexler families. We feel the depth of your loss and can only pray that Paulene is in a far better place. You will always have her love in your hearts.

Tracy Ansell January 12, 2010
I grew up with Georgina and Mike...I was at the house all the time. Georgie and I would swim in the pool and had fun just being kids. Paulene was a wonderful woman and my memories of her are fond. She always made me feel welcome in her house. I know there is a special place for her in heaven. My prayers are strong ...

Marva, Josh and John Merryman January 12, 2010
Rest in peace, friend. Your love lives on and will continue to be a blessing to all, for generations to come. Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.

Lois McGary January 12, 2010
My dear friend Paulene, I don't even know where to begin. When we met we clicked instantly. I am so blessed to be able to call you my friend. You knew how to enjoy life like nobody I've ever met, and I want to thank you for sharing that enjoyment with me and making me a part of it. I have so many wonderful, happy memories of the all too brief time we shared. I know I will see you again someday and that is a comfort, but for now the huge spot in my heart that is yours is missing you so much.

nemo January 13, 2010
to me you were light, life and fun always heaven is shining brighter :) p.s. ~ to get this to show i had to type in capitol letters i know you are laughing about that

Lee (Femme) January 13, 2010
Paulene aka Punch, I am just gutted. My brain is starting to take in the realization that our daily contacts - what 8 years? 10? something like that - can never be again. I will miss hearing about your wonderful love for your dear ones - especially Gianna and Miranda. I'll miss your generosity and fun and wisdom. You've counseled me through some of my highest highs and lowest lows. I don't think I ever gave back a fraction of what you gave to me in your loyal and caring friendship. Where is my wonderful matey now to see me through this one? My heart just can't accept it yet. The tears just seem endless. I love ya punch - always. Thank you for being in my life.

Marilyn January 13, 2010
How do you describe such a beautiful lady ? What I remember most was her fierce love and pride for her family and friends. The way she glowed describing them to us on the Message Boards.How her warmth and sense of fun made everyone's day a little brighter.My heart is so heavy for all who loved her....and everyone who met her did.Love to you always, Dear Jersey.

Sara Tate January 13, 2010
I didn't know Paulene (Punchy) very well but liked her. My sympathy and prayers are with her family and close friends.

jan (houndz) January 13, 2010
Wings to your feet as you make your way home, dear Punchy. I'll miss your humor and your heart. Thank you for the blessing of your loving friendship. I'll think of you every time I see a giraffe, or a dog dressed in costume.

Anne Meletiche January 13, 2010
To the Gonzalez and Wexler family. Manny, I'm so sorry for your lost. Know if you need anything I'm a call away. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.

Gregg January 13, 2010
Though I am sad, I still cannot help but smile when I think of Pauly - she had that effect on people. Godspeed, Paulene.

Larry January 14, 2010
You will be missed terribly. The years we've chatted on the old yahoo boards were some of the best. Goodbye old friend

Sabra January 14, 2010
Pauline, You were a blessing to me when my sister was away. Thankyou so much for your kindness and compassion. And loving my sister so much... May you find eternal happiness with our Lord and Savior... May Your family be consoled and Blessed... In Jesus Name.....

Tari January 15, 2010
I wanted to share my tribute from Nene's service.... When I think of my sister Paulene, so many words come to mind. Smart….creative…. mischievous and a free spirit to name a few. SMART and CREATIVE…. She was smarter than anyone else I’ve ever known. She could do anything she put her mind to, and without any instruction. Hand her a flute, she taught herself to play. Give her a roll of wallpaper, she’d hang a whole room in no time flat. Every time you came into her house she had some new project she was working on. I’m sure after a long trip Lito would come home and think he was in the wrong house because while he was away something would be papered, or painted, or rearranged. Sit her in front of a sewing machine and there was no stopping her.. She designed and sewed a whole line of clothing for Cabbage Patch dolls even before the toy companies ever thought about it. She sold so many of these doll outfits at the school bazaar that year, we were gluing googly eyes on bunny slippers for days! Mike and Georgina’s Halloween costumes were always amazing. From Little Orphan Annie, to ET, to even the year when Mike thought it would be funny to be a tube of Preparation H, she made them with style and with love. Give her a complicated recipe and she would make it better than the chef who invented it. Emeril and Paula Deen had nothing on her. On the kid’s birthdays there were never store bought cakes. She would painstakingly make cakes shaped like Big Bird or Mickey Mouse or Strawberry Shortcake. People express love in many ways and for Paulene it was always by deed. She put her particular flair into everything she touched. MISCHIEVIOUS… could be covered by a whole host of stories. I’m sure many of you have memories that come to mind where Paulene talked you into doing something you would never even think of doing. As her little sister, she was always trying to include me in her sneaky schemes and sometimes I went along with her just so she wouldn’t tickle me till I peed my pants. With a twinkle in her eye and that sly smile off she would go, knowing that no matter what she did, eventually our mom and dad would forgive her and chalk it up to her impish personality. FREE SPIRIT….I think that word says it all. She was her own person. She had more adventures in her teens than most people have in a lifetime. She lived life on her own terms and although we may never understand it, she did it her way. Always pushing the limit, that was our Paulene. She was a carny, a cocktail waitress, a short order cook, a deli worker, a pharmacy technician, an inventory taker, a friend, a mom, a wife, a sister, an aunt, a cousin and her most favorite, a gammy. She was Paulene, spelled with an “e” not an “I” and we will miss all of the things she was. Rest peacefully, my dear, sweet sister….you will be in our thoughts and in our hearts forever.

Dennis January 20, 2010
Paulene was a nieghborhood Mom to many of us kids in Voorhees. I have lots of great memories of the house on Peragrine Dr. Memories of my childhood revolved around your wonderful family. Paulene, you will be missed. Along with Mikey. I'm really glad you were part of my life.

Stephen January 26, 2010
When we meet again in heaven I hope you give me a second lesson on how to dance. When we were kids you tried. And I was so wowed by you trying to show me a step or two. May you find eternal peace. Love, Cousin Stephen

Ames February 17, 2010
may your next journey be peaceful. your light here was so bright it will be truly missed. good bye

Merci April 11, 2010
Met this woman online and had many nice chats....such an awesome person!

Georgina May 10, 2010
I miss you so much Mom. I have been meaning to write something here for the longest time, but it is just so hard to say good-bye. Being that today is Mother's day, I just had to make a post in your honor. Through the good times and bad, you were always a great mother. I know you're still with me in spirit, and you'll always be in my heart. I will write more at another time, probably after Kenny's upcoming birth when I have time to write the tribute you are worthy of. I love you and miss you dearly. ? Always and forever, Georgie

Georgina May 10, 2010
That ? at the end was supposed to be the heart symbol, but I guess this site can't recognize it. Oh well, it made me laugh as I'm sure it would have made you laugh too...technology's a pain sometimes! :) LOL