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Oscar Jacob "Jack" Gomez

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Oscar "Jack" Jacob Gomez

Naples, FL

Lake Toxaway, NC– Oscar "Jack" Gomez, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the age of 86. He was born June 11, 1924, in New Orleans, LA. Jack was a long time resident of Memphis, TN and Naples, FL.

Jack was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University and served as a tail gunner in World War II. Jack had an amazing entrepreneurial spirit and was a legend in the automotive parts industry.

Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife Patsy "Patty" Wright Gomez; sons, Richard Gomez (Pat) and Bruce Gomez of Naples, FL; daughter-in-law, Simone Lutgert of Naples, FL; grandchildren, Bridgit Dowling (Steve) and Monica Gomez (James Kehr) of Park City, UT, Alex Gomez and Rodney Weiss of San Francisco, CA, Stacey Gomez and Brian Gomez of Atlanta, GA, Lana Gomez of Los Angeles, CA, Heather Weiss Dockweiler (Jamie) of Naples, FL, and four great grandchildren.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife Sarita Marcuse Gomez and son Barry Jack Gomez.

Private funeral arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you please send a donation to the charity of your choice in his honor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Naples Daily News on Aug. 27, 2010.

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Maryann Strong

August 30, 2010

Our thoughts are with the Gomez family during this time. I never had the opportunity to meet Jack, but heard wonderful things about him from Justin. Justin truly admired him and will miss him.

Maryann and Michael Strong

glenn goldring

August 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sam Stover

August 29, 2010

Jack Gomez touched many lives including mine. The Gomez family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

August 28, 2010

We wish to offer our sincerest condolences to the Gomez family during this time of mourning. Jack was a great man. We will miss him very much.
Brian,Teresa,Phillip, and Michael, Cates
Naples,Fl

Dottie Small

August 28, 2010

We are thinking of the family and sending our prayers to you. There is no easy way to except such a huge loss, but with time you will heal.
Jack will affectionately be in all our memories. So glad we got the spend some time with him. Love to all! Warm Hugs to all. Love Dottie, Robert and Parker.

August 28, 2010

We are thinking of the family and sending our prayers to you. There is no easy way to except such a huge loss, but with time you will heal.
Jack will affectionately be in all our memories. So glad we got the spend some time with him. Love to all! Warm Hugs to all. Love Dottie, Robert and Parker.

Susan Maccario

August 27, 2010

My prayers are with Jack to be at peace and for the family to cherish his love, as he watches over each of you.

Armando Galella

August 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers of condolence are with the Gomez Family..
Armando Galella & Dr. Susan Park (Fort Myers, FL)

Donna Barrineau

August 27, 2010

You are in our hearts and prayers. Love Donna Wright Barrineau & Family

Jack & Merry Beckett

August 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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