Two very important people to the House of the Good Shepherd Senior Living Community in Hackettstown will be recognized at its Annual Wine & Dine event on Thursday June 1. The Wine & Dine takes place on the beautiful House of Good Shepherd campus, 798 Willow Grove Street, from 5:30-8:30 and includes numerous participating restaurants and live entertainment with The 3 Lelicas.

John Johnson, of Allamuchy Township, will be feted as the “Distinguished Friend of the House” and Tita Gonzalez of Washington is being highlighted as the “Distinguished Team Member and Friend of the House”.

As the operating partner of the John Johnson Automotive Group, which consists of three automotive dealerships on Route 46 in Budd Lake, as well as John Johnson Insurance Services, John Johnson is a recognizable business professional in Warren County, and is well known for his honesty and integrity. Beyond these important contributions, however, John’s longtime commitment to the nonprofit community and the populations they serve is where John’s generosity continues to have incredible impact.
In addition to the significant financial contributions to more than 50 nonprofit organizations, Johnson is also extremely generous with his time, volunteering through the years in a myriad of capacities. He currently serves on numerous boards, including the Foundation for Hackettstown Medical Center where he is a past president and currently serves as vice president, as well as past president and current vice president at Child & Family Resources, and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Centenary University. Johnson was inducted into the Warren County Hall of Fame and is the recipient of Rotary International’s prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award.

Director of Housekeeping Gudelia “Tita” Gonzalez has dedicated 26 years to caring for the residents of The House. During her long tenure with The House, she has never tired of helping care for the residents. “It makes me feel good,” she says. Gonzalez has cherished playing a role in The House’s Family.
“We have always been a family, the residents and the staff that has always been very important to me,” she said.

In looking back through the years, Gonzalez is grateful that her strong work ethic has been recognized as she was promoted first to Supervisor, then Manager and ultimately, Director. She shares that earning the trust of management has provided her with a priceless sense of accomplishment, and she is thankful for the opportunity to serve the residents and The House community. “I have always wanted to learn, to grow. I don’t say ‘no,'” she explained. “I never want to get stuck!”
Taking care of the residents through the years, Gonzalez recognizes that even the smallest act can mean a lot to a person. “It’s the simple things that are important,” she said.


The all-inclusive price for a ticket is $75. For more information, visit www.riverwalkvillage.org, email kpartika@fellowshiplifeinc.org or phone 908-684-5995.