Melvin E. Gomes, 63, of New Bedford died April 22, 2003 at Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital after a long courageous battle with A.L.S.
He was the husband of Dorothy A. "Dotty" (Ramos) Gomes,and son of the late Domingo and Rose (Gonsalves) Gomes.
A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Gomes was formerly employed at J.C. Rhodes Manufacturing for over 30 years until its closing.
He enjoyed music and singing, and spending time with his granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kim M. Rose, and her husband Toriano, of New Bedford; 4 brothers, William Gomes of Randolph, Alan Gomes of Bridgeport, Conn., John Gomes of Marion and David Gomes of New Bedford; 4 sisters, Vivian Vieira and Joyce Medina, both of New Bedford, Rosemary Castro of South Dartmouth, and Cheryl Walwyn of Walpole; 2 granddaughters, Brittney Teixeira and Jillian Teixeira, both of New Bedford; an uncle, John Gonsalves of Dartmouth; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordFriday at 8 AM.Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Thursday, April 24th from 4-8 PM.
Interment St. John's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the ALS Association Mass. Chapter, 7 Lincoln St. #213, Wakefield, MA 01880.