Edward R. Gomes Sr.

Edward R. Gomes, Sr., a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Friday, July 19, 2019. Son of the late John and Margaret (Tarchara) Gomes, he was born in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, where he was an outstanding athlete and football player. Ed was a Specialist in the US Army and a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a physical design engineer at Intel Corporation and worked in the semiconductor industry for over 50 years. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post 89 and the Portuguese National Club both in Stoughton. He loved fishing in his free time. Ed is survived by his son, Edward R. Gomes, Jr. and his wife Shauna of North Carolina, as well as his grandchildren, Aidan and Kylee Gomes. He was the brother of Evelyn McStowe and her husband Paul of Stoughton and John Gomes of Stoughton. Funeral Prayers will be offered from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 AM. Visiting Hours prior from 9-11 AM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton.