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Joe V. Gomez

Feb 18, 1925 – Oct 14, 2017

Service Details

Mass: Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10:30 am in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street in Racine

Visitation: at the church on Thursday from 9:00 – 10:30 am

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In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested.

Racine – Joe V. Gomez, age 92, passed away peacefully at Ascension-All Saints Hospital on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Joe was born in South San Antonio, Texas on February 18, 1925 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Eligio Gomez. He was a graduate of South San Antonio High School. On November 29, 1952 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Betty J. (nee: Schommer).

Joe was employed as a mechanic / Spanish interpreter at JI Case Corp. for over 36 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and of the Case 20 Year Club. Among his interests, Joe enjoyed woodworking, remodeling / building homes, dancing with Betty, playing baseball on the JI Case team, and music – especially playing the tenor saxophone. Above all, Joe was true family man who loved spending time with all of his loved ones.

Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Betty J. Gomez; their children, Rosemary (Richard) Goebel, Elizabeth “Liz” (Daniel) Pietsch and Joseph Gomez; grandchildren, Greg (Malissa) Goebel, Erik (Kate) Goebel, Michael (Jennifer) Pietsch, Kristina (Juan) Hernandez, Rebecca Gomez and Rachel Gomez; great-grandchildren, Abigail & Mason Pietsch; Ameena, Lilly & Elliot Goebel; and Addeline Gomez; sisters, Elaine Kercher and Isabelle Prince; brother-in-law, Robert Schommer; sister-in-law, Patsy (Clifford) Anderson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Mary Ziino; sisters and brothers, Inez (John) Dangler, Lily (John) Rangel, Annie (Robert) Matzke, Catalina (Lindsey) Broughton, Albert (Catalina) Gomez and Anthony (Arminia) Gomez; sister-in-law, Judith Schommer; and brothers-in-law, Donald Kercher, James Prince and Norman Schommer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 10:30 am at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 9:00 – 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested.

A special note of thanks to everyone at Ascension-All Saints and Villa at Lincoln Park for the compassionate care and support given in Joe’s time of need. May God bless all of you!

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Guestbook Entries

  1. Alex, Elaine and Justin Thiel says

    October 16, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    Dear Auntie Betty, Rosemary, Liz and Joseph. We are sending heartfelt sympathies at this time and prayers for your families.

  2. C says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:01 am

    My condolence to your family
    Revelation 21:4

  3. Tammi J. McCright says

    October 18, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Mrs. Gomez I’m sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

  4. Karen Anderson says

    October 18, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. No one really know what to say at a time like this but my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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