Charles V.
Gomez
- VISITATION: Monday, April 26, 2021 4:30pm-7pm (1901 N. Farwell Ave.), Vigil 7pm
- FUNERAL MASS: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 – NOON (St. Anthony Church, 1711 S. 9th St.)
Charles V. Gomez
Born to Eternal Life April 17, 2021 at the age of 99. Beloved husband of the late Teresa Gomez. Loving father of Carlos (Rebecca), the late Edward, Daniel (Julie), George (Jane Sherinian), Alfred (Nancy). Dear grandfather of Nicholas (Faviola), and Danielle (Karlos Tungol), Michael, Anthony, and Angela Ruesch, Alana (Rudy Corchado) Travis Lazich, Carly (Jeb Rowley), and Olivia (Kris Vangalis). Cherished great-grandfather of Isabel, Nico, Sophia, and Alexandra, Isabella, Conner, Colin, and Alex, Aris, Adriana, Maxwell, Ethan, Naiara, Gabriel, and Caleb. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was also preceded in Death by his parents Jesus and Deonicia, and his brothers and sisters; Cecil (Margaret), Gloria (Raymond), Ramona (Octavio Angeles) Robert Rios (Pat).
Memorial visitation will be held at Suminski Funeral Home 1901 N Farwell Av. Milwaukee WI. Monday, April 26 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. A Prayer service will be at 7:00 PM. After the prayer service visitors will be asked to share stories and memories.
On Tuesday, April 27th a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church 1711 S. 9th Street Milwaukee starting at twelve noon. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
After a brief bout of prostate cancer Charles (also known as Carlos, Charlie, Chuck and Mr. G) passed away morning of April 17th. He almost made it to 100 (July 05, 2021). He came to Milwaukee at a very early age, grew up on the eastside and graduated from Lincoln High School. He was a World War II veteran and served proudly on the Battleship USS Mississippi. After serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a sheet metal worker/welder. He expertise allowed him to travel nationally. Some of the local projects he worked on were the Domes, St. Matthias Church, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church which was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and various moon spacecraft parts. He married Teresa his wife on April 24, 1949 and had five boys.
Sheet Metal and welding provided his livelihood. But he was much more than that. In fact, he was one of the last Renaissance men. Though he was a sheet metal/welder by trade he was also proficient in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. He spoke English, Spanish, German and a little Italian. He played the violin, guitar, mandolin and sang. He was also an artist and a prolific photographer. Charles was a man of many talents, he worked tirelessly around the clock to achieve and maintain his success, not only for himself, but for his entire family and for his friends. Charles would help anyone in need without hesitation. This included sponsoring many family and friends so that they could immigrate to the United States. But most of all he was a great husband and father.
Dear Pop, thank you for the richest and most valuable treasure of all: Providing a home filled with your love and devotion. Thank you for forging the iron bond between us brothers. Thank you for instilling in us the values of hard-work, honesty, fairness, integrity, perseverance, and the knowledge that the stars are no limit for one willing to work and put forth the effort.
Affectionately known by me as “Mr G”, he had the kindest eyes and an infectious smile. He and Mrs. Gomez always made you feel most welcome into their home. She may have had her way of keeping Mr G on the straight and narrow but with the twinkle in his eyes you knew he had childlike mischief on his mind. My heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. A special thanks to Carlos and Becky for keeping a loving eye on his daily life.
An extended obit here
https://www.heritagefuneral.com/obituary/charles-v-gomez/
Rest In Peace now, Tio Carlos, after a good, long life, full of years, and be gathered to the loving arms of the Lord. I will miss you.
Rest In Peace Mr. G! Thank you for your many gifts and for your loving family. It has left a positive mark for so many of us that knew you and your family. My deepest condolences and sympathy to the Gomez Family.
Thank you Eileen,he always enjoyed seeing you. Take care George
” He was getting old and his hair had turned gray and walking was slow and cautious. He sat around the David Valdez Post #529 recalling day of past service with his buddies. All heroes. No he won’t be mourned by many. His name will not appear on the front pages of newspapers or the leading story
on the television news. For he lived an ordinary life, He held a job and raised a family, quietly going on his way, and the world won’t note his passing; though a Veteran died today. He was a veteran and his ranks are growing thin, but his presence should remind us, we may need his likes again. For it is Patriots like Charlie Gomez who fought to give us the freedoms we enjoy today. If we cannot do him Honor, while he was here to hear the praise, then at least let’s give him homage, Perhaps just a simple headline in the newspaper that might say: OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING FOR A VETERAN DIED TODAY.
REST IN PEACE PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS GOMEZ : BATTLE SHIP U.S.S. MISSISSIPPI – WWII
AMERICAN GI FORUM – WISCONSIN – SALUTES YOU AND THANKS YOU FOR YOUR EXEMPLARY MILITARY SERVICE.