Adelino G. Gomes, 61, passed away on November 7, 2021. He is survived by his devoted wife, Amelia L. Gomes, his children Adelino Derrick Gomes and his wife Cindy, of East Providence, RI and Shaileen DeOlivieira and her husband Kevin of Pawtucket and 6 grandchildren. He will be missed by his siblings Boaventura Cardoso and wife Angelina of Pawtucket, Fernando Gomes and wife Prescilia of Pawtucket, Antonio G. Gomes and wife Lucilia of Pawtucket, Domingas Fortes of Pawtucket, Laura Dagraca and husband Joao of Pawtucket, Clarinda Gomes and husband Joaquim of Pawtucket, Tony Fortes of East Providence, Joe Fortes of East Providence, John Fortes of Providence, Charlene Tavares of East Providence, Pedro Gomes and wife Domingas of Pawtucket, Eugenia Azevedo of Pawtucket, Tony Gomes and wife Jennie of Florida, Abilio Macedo and wife Matilda of New Bedford, brother-in-law Joe Rocha of North Providence and sister-in-law Ana Cardoso of Pawtucket.
He is predeceased by his parents, Antonio Gomes and Maria Goncalves, his sisters, Quiteria Gomes, Maria Correia and her husband Benvindo, Ana Rocha, and brother Manuel Cardoso.
Adelino (Didico) was born in Brava, Cape Verde and migrated to the United States at the age of 13. He settled in Pawtucket, RI. He worked as a machine operator for Collyer Wire. Didico had a love of motorcycles. He was so excited when he got his first job. He saved his money and purchased a Kawasaki motorcycle in his early 20s. He also enjoyed camping with family and friends. He was a great storyteller. When they sat around the fire, he would share stories from his childhood in Cape Verde. Whenever there was a party or celebration you could always find him on the dance floor. He was the king of Funana. Despite his struggles in life, he was a funny, kind, and loving person. He will be missed by many friends, nieces, nephews and relatives.
Throughout his life his family was always there to support him, especially his late Mother. He was the youngest of her children. We take solace in knowing that he is resting with her now.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 4pm until 7pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln
His funeral will be held Friday at 9am from the Keefe Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 291 High St, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.