George Louis Gomez

To George Louis Gomez, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For George, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. George really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

His parents were Jose Gomez and Lydia Morales Gomez. George was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Even as a child, George had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

Always a good playmate, George was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, George managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. George was raised with seven sisters and two brothers. He had Miriam, Judy, Evelyn, Jose, Wilfred, Nancy, Lydia, Yvonne and Margaret.

Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that George was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, George simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for George, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was George's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.

George never actually encountered a stranger in his dealings with people. He was drawn to individuals and crowds, using his gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate his audience. This quality allowed George to continually develop new relationships, ever widening his circle of friends. George delighted in his role among all his acquaintances, because he viewed them all as potential spectators for his performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, George was always right at home putting on a show among his friends. George utilized his interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of his best friends were everybody he met. George loved sharing life and having his home filled with people he knew.

At work, as in life, George was a real “people person. ” he had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. George liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, George was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. George's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see George as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was at a pet store.

George enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, George liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were shopping, dining out and caring for pets. George was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Living life in the fast lane suited George just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included Cancun.

George was a lover of animals and cherished his pets, enjoying them almost as much as he enjoyed being around other people. One of George's favorites was Cachita the Chihuahua. They were best friends for one year. His family was rounded out by his many different pets he had his whole life.

He is survived by his sisters, one brother, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held at Mount Auburn Funeral Home. George was laid to rest in the Mount Auburn Memorial Park.

George brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. George Louis Gomez lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.