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Anthony Gomes Obituary
Visalia - Anthony "Tony" John Gomes, 69, of Visalia, California passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Visalia, California with his family at his side.
Tony was born in Tulare, California on July 5, 1949 to Anthony Samuel Gomes and Lilian Cecilia Perry Gomes. His family owned and operated Tony Gomes Dairy in Tulare, CA. He was raised and educated in Tulare, graduating from Tulare Union High School with the Class of 1967. Tony continued his education at College of Sequoias and Fresno State University, graduating with a Civil Engineering Degree. Tony married Donna Maria Provost in Carson City,NV in December 1978. They have shared 40 years of marriage. In 1976 Tony began his career with Kings County Public Works in Hanford, California as a Civil Engineer and then as Road Superintendent from 1991 to April of 2019 when he retired. During his career he worked with businessman throughout Tulare, Kings and Fresno Counties. He was a longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Visalia. Work and family were Tony's hobbies. The family spent time camping in Sequoia Park but he most enjoyed traveling to Pismo Beach with his family and going clamming.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Lillian and his son Joseph on August 4, 2018.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Provost Gomes of Visalia; his son Anthony Scott Gomes of Visalia; his siblings, Mary Gomes of Visalia, Edward (Patricia) Gomes of Oakhurst, CA and Susan (Robert) Brown of Visalia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 5 - 7 with Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 608 N. Church Street in Visalia. Burial will follow at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA (559) 732-8371.
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Houston Wells
July 7, 2019
A sad time for family and friends to go through,Our paving company worked on projects with him.Always fair and a professional at his job.Sorry for this Great loss.
Maria Rebelo
July 2, 2019
To all of Anthony's family I want to express my sympathy and condolences. This is always a difficult time, I will keep you in my prayers through this difficult time.
Dale KUNTZ
July 2, 2019
Family of Tony Gomes:
So sorry to hear about Tony. he was a really nice man with a great sense of humor. I managed Peoples Ditch Co. in Hanford and got to know Tony over the years. He was always there to help us in whatever way he could. No questions asked. I am not able to make the service so I just wanted to send my condolences to the family. Again , so sorry for your loss. Sincerely,
Dale
June 27, 2019
To each of Anthony's family members I want to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to you. I know how precious Anthony was to all of you and all who knew him. May God be with you and may Anthony be with Him in our heaven above.
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