Lorenzo Fonseca Gomes, 20, of New Bedford died Monday, July 3, 2023 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, son of Marie and Joseph Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 2021, and was looking forward to attending UMass Dartmouth this coming year to pursue his dream of relocating and one day owning his own business.
In addition to his parents, Marie and Joseph, he is survived by his younger brother, Denzel F. Gomes, who looked up to him as a role model; his older brother, Jean Claude F. Gomes; his girlfriend, Leida Nunes, who was the love of his life; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and, friends, who all loved and looked up to him.
His Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, with everyone meeting directly at the Church. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 1-5 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.