João Nepomuceno

Gomes

At 95 years of age, João passed away on Saturday August 29th surrounded by his loving family in the peaceful surroundings of his Chelsea home.  Born and raised in São Nicolau, Cabo Verde he was a beloved son of the late João Gomes do Rosario and Filipa Delfina Gomes.  He married his beloved Zuilda Monteiro in 1947 and was widowed in 2014 after 67 years of love and devotion.  João and his wife raised their family in Cabo Verde and settled in the United States in 1976 and later taking permanent residency in Chelsea in 1977 he been a resident of Chelsea for 43 years.  He worked briefly at American Biltrite and later worked at Logan Airport/Host-Marriott Restaurant as a waiter and retired in 1989.  He was a proprietor who enjoyed his Trupichu, where he supervised the production of grouge and mel (rum and sugar cane honey). In addition, he built a home so his children could call their own in their forefathers' land.  He enjoyed life, but there were three things that he valued the most; his family, education and productive citizens, which he imparted to his decedents:  His life was not in vain, and he will live on through his surviving family.  He was so proud of his family's many contributions to society and often bragged about his family's success and wonderful contribution to the following industries;  Author, Banking/Finance, Bio-technology, Construction,  Education, Engineering, Electrical/Plumbing, Health Care, Hotel and Hospitality, Ministry, Music Industry, Retail, Social Services and Transportation to name a few.  Fondly remembered as a kind, fun and loving person.  He enjoyed being around his family and friends.  In his lifetime he loved watching and attending WWF wrestling matches.  He enjoyed playing card games and listening to music, especially to his favorite Cabo Verdean singer, Bana.  In his younger years, he was seen often riding his horses throughout the village where he was born.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded by his wife of 67 years, Zuilda Monteiro Gomes.  He was the devoted father of Manuel Gomes, Maria Alina Connolly, Mario Do Rosario Gomes, Maria Josefina Gomes, Ana Oliveira, Emilia Gomes, Inacio Gomes, Lorena Lopes, Josefina Gomes, Benedita Gomes, Pedro Gomes, Virginia Monteiro Fernandes, Osvaldina Gomes Daly, Filipa Gomes.  Dear brother of Pedro Alcantra Gomes and Antonia Ana de Brito.  He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren.  5 sons-in-law, 3 daughters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS:  A private family farewell will be held followed by graveside prayers and interment.  A celebration of his life will be held a later date when family and friends can attend.  Should friends desire, contributions in his name may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St. Suite B102 Danvers, MA 01923 or by visiting www.CareDimensions.org

We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card see below.

.