Reverend Ronald A. Gomes of Lexington, May 8, 2024, at the age of 84.
Son of the late Louis and Hilda Gomes, and is survived by his son Jim D. Gomes and Mark W. Murphy.
A native of Cambridge and 1957 graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School, Ron completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1961. He then received his commission in the US Public Health Service as an Officer where he went on to serve for 22 years in various leadership positions across the country, retiring as a Navy Captain in 1983. Captain Gomes also obtained his Master of Public Health from the Yale School of Medicine in 1970.
Following his military service, Ron entered Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, and in 1987 was ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Boston at the age of 48. Fr. Gomes served at St. Anthony Parish in Cambridge and St. Anthony Parish in Lowell, in addition to assisting several other local parishes in his retirement.
His greatest joy was serving the people. Looking back on the gift and legacy of Ron’s life, his son Jim Gomes said, “My mother taught me to be a man, and Pai taught me to be a gentleman.” He will be remembered for his intellect, compassion, wisdom, and authenticity.
Visiting hours will be held at Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 am.
Interment will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.