Joseph was born in Visalia, California on June 21, 1988 to loving parents Anthony John and Donna Marie Gomes. He attended and graduated from Liberty School of Visalia and Mt. Whitney High School in 2006. Joseph was a member of the Mt. Whitney Pioneer Pride Marching Band and Jazz band, playing the trumpet for all four years. He continued his education at College of Sequoias, graduating in 2008 with a Computer Technician degree and furthered his degree with American River College. Joseph was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing video games with his multitude of contacts, gardening and landscaping, caring for his pets and most of all, spending time with his family. Joseph was a very loving and outgoing young man. He will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew and loved him.
Joseph was preceded in death by his grandparents Tony S. and Lillian C. Gomes.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Anthony and Donna Gomes of Visalia; his brother Tony Gomes of Visalia; his aunts, Mary Gomes and Susan (Rob) Brown, both of Visalia and his uncle Edward Gomes and wife Patricia of Oakhurst, CA and many cousins near and dear to him.
Rosary will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 608 N. Church Street in Visalia, California on Monday, August 13, 2018 beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following immediately at the church. Burial will follow at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA (559) 732-8371.
