Arlindo F. Gomes, 71, of Pawtucket died Wednesday September 30, 2015 at
Rhode Island Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. He
was born, raised and educated in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of Virginia
(Fortes) Gomes and the late Antonio P. Gomes. He was a veteran having
served in the Cabo Verdean Armed Forces. Following an honorable discharge
he began a 38 year career in Law Enforcement as a police officer in Sao Vicente,
Cape Verde, retiring in 1998. Arlindo loved fishing, farming and
gardening. He was a volunteer at the Cape Verdean American Community
Development of Rhode Island. He was a stoic man, reserved and calm with a
great sense of humor to those who knew him. He was a kind, giving man
always willing to help others, putting those in need before himself. He
was the father of three sons, Joao M. Gomes of Santiago, Cape Verde,
Antonio C. Gomes of Hyde Parke and Aderito "Dery" Gomes of Stoneham; two
daughters, Agueda "Daty" V. Gomes of Salem, MA and Alinda A. Esquivel of
Dorchester; six brothers, Humberto Gomes of Belgium, Alvaro, Francisco and
Joao Gomes all of Pawtucket, Viviato Gomes of Brava, Cape Verde and Manuel
Gomes of Central Falls; five grandchildren, Alex, Carmen, Alexis, Ashari
and Alissa; many nephews, nieces and cousins.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday October 6 at 11:30 in Mount St.
Mary Cemetery, Prospect Street, Pawtucket. Calling hours will be held
Monday October 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1062
Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.