Firmino M. Gomes, 73, of Mattapoisett died April 27, 2014 at home after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Aurisia C. (Cruz) Gomes.
Born and raised in Viade, Portugal, the son of the late Firmino and Miguelina (Moura) Gomes, he lived in Mattapoisett for the last 43 years.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Edward Gomes and his wife Sarah of New Bedford; 6 sisters, Maria Gomes Esteves, Rosa Gomes Afonso, Ana Gomes Braz, Celestina Gomes Esteves, Hilda Gomes Abreu and Arminda Moura Gomes; 2 grandchildren, Paige Gomes and Hannah Gomes; and several nieces and nephews.
His private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.