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Peter Gomez Obituary
Born on Oct. 25, 1926, he was the son of Josefa Lavin Gomez and Joaquin Gomez, both of whom were from Spain and later immigrated to Barre.
He attended schools in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1947. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was on active duty from 1945-1946.
On Sept. 17, 1955, he married Edith Fontana. They were married for 62 years and lived on Leonard Street most of that time.
For 42 years, Peter was a well-known sales representative for Bailey Brothers Auto Parts in Barre. He retired from the company in 1992. He received several awards from them for top salesmanship.
Pete was a member of the Granite Masonic Lodge #35, Granite Chapter #26 RAM, Barre Council #22 R and SM, St. Aldemar Commandry #11 K.T., all of Barre, and Mount Sinai Shrine Temple #3, of Montpelier.
He also belonged to the Mutuo Inc., and had been a member of the Barre Elks Lodge #1535 and the Barre Country Club where he was an avid golfer and enjoyed many hours there with his friends. In earlier years, he hunted deer in Vermont. Vacations to the Maine beaches with his family were special times.
Peter is survived by his wife, Edith; daughter Jo-Ann Ornitz and her husband, Michael; and his cherished granddaughter, Rachel. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews who live throughout the United States and who lovingly remember him, as well.
He was predeceased by all of his brothers and sisters.
The service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. Interment will follow the service, in Hope Cemetery in Barre. Friends and family may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
Memorial contributions in Pete's name may be sent to the Shriners' Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396, telephone, 413-787-2000.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Gomez
November 27, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And of because of special mightiness they are 80 years. Very special indeed!*
Peggy Lajeunesse
November 20, 2017
My thoughts are with your family!
Janice Lambert
November 18, 2017
Edie, Jo-Ann, Michael, and Rachel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May he rest in peace.
Janice Lambert
Helene Young
November 16, 2017
Dear JoAnn, Edie, Rachel, and Michael,
I hope that the warmth of family and friends help you through this very difficult time. My heart goes out to all of you.
Helene
November 16, 2017
To Peter's Family, What a stand-up guy, who was never afraid to voice his opinion. I will alway,s admire him for that and his ablility to brighten up room when he walked in. Thank-you Pete for all of our meetings. Mike Cookson @ Cabot Garage
Gerry & Gayle Cormier
November 15, 2017
Jo-Ann and Family,
I didn't know Pete was your dad, having first met him 37 years ago when we moved to VT. He was a great guy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Priscilla
November 15, 2017
Aunt Edie, Jo-Ann, we feel fortunate to have been able to see Uncle Pete during our visit. There are many memories of uncle Pete and the one's that stand out at this moment are corn cob pipes and pipe tobacco, supplying me with STP and other racing stickers for my go-kart, and his smile and chuckle. We will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 15, 2017
Dear Edie & family,so sorry to hear of Peter's passing away.He was a great joy to be with,especially on golf course. Lovingly Joe Fernandez
Ronald Edson
November 15, 2017
To Edith and family, my name is Ronald Edson I am the son of Thomas and Doris Edson . I met Pete at Rock of Ages SEGA shop when he would come in to take his usual order of parts from Roland Fournier and later when he delivered from Bonds. I also remember your visits with Jumbo and Margret. He was a warm out going man always good for a joke and usually smiling. Barre will miss him a lot.
Joni Argenti
November 15, 2017
Jo-Ann & Edie, my sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your father and husband. I know you have plenty of good memories to remember him by.
Joni Argenti
Hara Dwyer
November 15, 2017
Dear Edie and Jo-Ann, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father.
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