Orlando O. Gomes (52) of Brockton died December 9th under hospice care surrounded by family and friends.
He was born in Cuanza Norte, Angola son of Antonio Gomes of Brockton and the late Maria (Alves) Gomes. Orlando worked as a refrigerator and air conditioner technician. He loved fishing and socializing with his family.
In addition to his father he is survived by 2 sons, Manuel Gomes of Brockton and Orlando Gomes of Fall River, 2 daughters, Celina and Maria Gomes both of Brockton, 2 brothers, Jose Gomes of Fall River and Virgilio Paiva of Cape Verde, (also brother of the late Domingo Gomes), 4 sisters, Josefina Gomes of Cape Verde, Julia, Maria and Ernestia Gomes all of Brockton, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services from the Home of Funerarias Multi Culturel 238 Court Street Brockton Saturday December 14th at 9:30 am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Church 71 E Main Street Brockton at 10:30 am. Burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery. Visitation in the Funeral Home Friday December 13th from 5-8 pm.