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Melvin Goias Obituary
July 13, 1931 – June 5, 2019
San Leandro, California
Melvin "Mel" Goias, loving husband, father, brother, grandpa and pa, passed away on June 5, 2019. Mel was born in Oakland, California on July 13, 1931, in his family home. He graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mel's career included 12 years with Southern Pacific Railroad and retiring after 22 years in the laundry/linen industry in 1984. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Gerry Goias; daughter Lesli Lewis (Kelly); son Brian Goias (Sue); grandchildren Allyson, Brent, Madison, Hanna and Blake; great-grandchildren Cole and Kellyann; sister Rickey Gomes. He was predeceased by parents Manuel and Mary Goias and sister Loraine Carolo. He loved nothing more than spending time with family, watching NASCAR and the Oakland A's. One of his favorite past-times was trips to Reno where he tried his hand at luck.
Interment will be private.
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June 10, 2020
One year later and the hurt is still there. Not a day goes by that I don't think about something you said or something you did. Mostly I smile but at times I cry. I miss you and love you so much. Keep watching over all of us, especially Cole and Kellyann. Love, Lesli
Rosemary Gomes
June 19, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to Uncle Mel's beloved family: Aunt Gerry, Lesli, Brian, Kelly, Susanne and his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
I'll miss your intelligence, wit, and BBQ skills, Uncle Mel. Thank you for being a wonderful brother to my mom and uncle to my brothers and me.
Familia e tudo.
Lesli Lewis
June 16, 2019
There will be many firsts without you Dad, starting with today, Father's Day. My heart is broken and will never be the same. I love and miss you so very much. Your loving daughter, Lesli
June 16, 2019
Miss you Mel. My favorite time was hitting the Islander for greasy burgers after you would help me on the Hayward House. You were always there for us.....Kelly
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June 13, 2019
My condolences to family and friends. Take time to grieve and celebrate a life well-lived. The loss of a loved one is truly difficult no matter how long we have them with us, but remember Almighty God promises to be near to all those calling on him (Psalm 145:18)
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