Dario M Gonzalez Jr.

Dario M. Gonzalez Jr., 42, of Moline, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 412 10th St., Moline.  Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, 6601 38th Ave., Moline.  A recitation of the rosary will at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, prior to the visitation.  Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established in Dario’s name.

Dario was born on February 22, 1976, in Moline, the son of Dario Sr. and Victoria (Casando) Gonzalez.  He married Nicole on the beach in Cancun, Mexico on June 16, 2017, with his parents, Dario and Victoria present.  Dario worked as a crane operator at SSAB, for almost 20 years.  Dario enjoyed riding his Harley, tinkering in the garage, and listening to all types of music.  Of great importance to him, was helping his nieces and nephews over the years.

Survivors include his wife, Nicole; children, Adrianna, Alexis, and Isiah; step-children, Kayliana and Kierian; mom and dad; siblings, Annette (Jose) and their children, Anna, Barbara, Grasiela, and Rebecca; Ruben (Norma) and their child, Nicole; Maria (Robert) and their children, Kristin, Alyssa, Elisabeth, and Hunter; Alex and his children, Shane and Alex Jr.; and Agustine, and his children, Austin and Gabriel.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; sister, Rebecca; and niece, Angelica “Cha Cha.”