Concetta Gomes

Concetta (Connie) Arre Gomes, 86, passed away in Kingwood, TX on January 18, 2016. Born in Westport, CT, she was one of four children of the late Stephen and Mary Arre of Enfield, CT.

Connie leaves behind her loving husband of over 60 years, Joseph W. Gomes, and her sons Joseph, James, and John. She also leaves behind her daughter-in-law Valerie Gomes, Jacqueline Crowder, and her beloved grandchildren Mackenzie, Marissa, and John Gomes, all of whom will miss her very much. She is also survived by her sister Christina Savio, sister-in-law Joanne Coehlo, and brother-in-law Fredrick Gomes, as well as many nieces and nephews. Connie is predeceased by her brothers Stephen and Anthony (Red) Arre, brother-in-laws Ronald and Edward Gomes, and sister-in-law Ruth Wilbur.

Her love was raising her family and watching them grow. While doing so, she was able to enjoy volunteering at the schools her sons attended, knitting, golf, and bowling. Her warm, welcoming smile and engaging personality touched so many.

A private memorial service will be held at the Kingwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/index and/or the Joslin Diabetes Center http://www.joslin.org/giving/memorial_gifts.html.