March 29, 2024

Sylvia (Santos) Gomes

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Sylvia (Santos) Gomes, 91, of Greenwich Ave, East Providence, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur O. Gomes.

Born Sept. 1, 1925, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Joseph Santos and Julia Mary (Pina) Santos.

She leaves her children, Robert N. Gomes of East Providence, and Roberta N. DeSilva also of East Providence; 3 granddaughters, Renee, Nadine and Nicole; her grandson of her heart, Marshall; and 7 great grandchildren, Jasmine, Jayla, Madison, Cameron, Mason, Loren, and Myles.

She was also the sister of Lydia Pina, Evelyn Morse and Joseph Santos, all of East Providence, and the late Irene Lopes, Antonio Santos Jr. and George Santos.

Her funeral will begin Saturday, June 3, at 9am from the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Martha's Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, 5pm until 8pm.

In Lieu of flowers a donation made to your favorite charity will be appreciated.

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