James Costa Gomes Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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James Costa Gomes

7/27/1924 - 8/9/2012

Obituary For James Costa Gomes

James C. Gomes, 88, of Terrace Drive, Bristol, died Thursday, August 9 at Crestwood Nursing Home. Hewas born in Bristol, a son of the late John and Marianna (Costa) Gomes. He served in WWII in the US Coast Guard-Merchant Marines. He was a machine operator for Smith Manufacturing, retiring at the age of 65. He was a devoted husband of Irene (Oliver) Gomes. Father of Rebecca DeFusco of Bristol, Janet (husband Robert) Barton of Seattle, WA and Alan Gomes of Boscawen, NH and grandfather of Shannon DeFusco of Bristol. He was a member of St Elizabeths Church and the Portuguese American Club. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, where family will receive friends on Sunday, August 19th, 5-8pm with a prayer at 7:30pm. A graveside service will be held at 10:30am on Monday August 20th in St Marys Cemetery, Bristol, with military honors. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Friends of Bristol Animal Shelter, 11 Broadcommon Road, Unit 155, Bristol, RI 02809. Visit wjsmithfh.com

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04/27/2021

Miki

prayers go out to my uncles familey...he was a great man,always smiling...he will be missed....rest in peace unlce Jimmy
04/27/2021

Miki

Love and hugs to Ma Gomes, Janet, Becky, Alan and sweet Shannon. Your family has always been close to my heart and I send my love to you all. I look forward to the day I will see your dad's big smile again ~
04/27/2021

Miki

To aunt Irene and all the kids, aunt Sandra and all the family our heat felt condolences go out to you all uncle Jimmy was a a real good man who loved his family and friends., I am sure he is with dad and the gang untill we can all have a beer togeather again some day God Bless love you.
04/27/2021

Miki

To: Mrs. Gomes, Becky, Janet, Alan, and Shannon--- I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Gomes. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope you find some comfort in the happy memories you have with him. Love, Judy and family
04/27/2021

Miki

Becky & Shannon, We would like to express our deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad Becky, & your Grandfather Shannon. Our Prayers are with you & your family. Mike & Michelle Serbst
04/27/2021

Miki

Thanks for everything Uncle Jimmy. Finally the three musketeers are reunited. My father and Uncle Ray have been waiting for you. Look for them in the garage they will be sitting on coolers full of beer. Love you Uncle Jimmy and I will see you again. Miki