Antone M. Gomes, son of Manuel and Isabel Gomes, passed away at the age of 92 after a brief illness on December 26, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of New Bedford who proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Andrews-Dahill VFW Post 1531. Additionally, Tony worked for 35 years on an Exxon oil tanker before retiring to devote more time to his friends and family. Tony enjoyed spending his free time outdoors with a cigar and indulging in a shot of whiskey. While he was a man of few words, his piercing green eyes and gentle touch spoke volumes.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jackie (Mattos), and brother Joseph Gomes of New Bedford; his daughter Donna Solomon; his son Antone Gomes Jr. and his companion Paula Faye; his sons-in-law Ronald Barboza, Sr. and Bruce Duarte Sr.; his eleven grandchildren, Liesa Duarte Williams, Bruce Duarte Jr., Joey Duarte, Terri Duarte, Kelly Joyner, Ronald Barboza Jr., Barika Barboza, Bianca Barboza, Adia Barboza, Tyler Gomes, and Kyle Gomes; 19 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter Helen (Gomes) Barboza and son-in-law Philip Solomon.
Tony was a generous man who will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those whose lives he touched.
His Funeral will be held on Monday at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.