Thursday, January 6, 2011

RIP Caveman


We heard the sad news last night that Joe Gonzalez, better known as Caveman, has passed away. He was 54.

Caveman has been a longtime regular at Sophie's, where he would often be seen bypassing glassware in favor of drinking straight out of the pitcher. He was also a regular on the local pool scene.

We don't know many more details now about Joe's death. He had been battling diabetes in recent years. He'll be missed.


[Top photo by Cary Conover, posted with permission]
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love all our east village old timers....and it's looking like we are entering that time when we start to lose us to time taking it't toll.
    RIP Mr Caveman. I always opted for the pitchers myself.

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  2. Marty WombacherJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    R.I.P. Caveman. Old School indeed!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    First Howard, now Caveman. RIP.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    They call me the Breeze Enjoy the ride MISSED

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    A wonderful friend & a hell of a guy. He will be missed.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    He came out of the city after fifteen years to camp with us. Meat and JD. Sweet to the kids. High sense of honor. Beloved friend.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be missed.

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