Passed away peacefully Sunday, February 20, 2011, age 73. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Concepcion (nee Martinez). Loving friend and companion of Irma Friedl. Beloved father of Rosemarie (Bruce) Riley, Jesse Gomez, Jr., Terry (Curt) Rupnick, Sandra Gomez, Frank (Shirley) Gomez, Dawn (Andres) Contreras, Ronald Gomez, and Linda Gomez. Proud grandpa of 15 grandchildren. Dear brother of Joe (Mary) Gomez, Ernest Gomez, the late Frank (Dora), and the late Ray Gomez. Further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, February, 25, 5:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Service 8:15 PM. Private burial at Holy Cross. Jesse worked in maintenance at Mount Sinai Hospital. He proudly retired in 2002 with 41 years of dedicated service. Jesse made many friends at the hospital and after retirement they continued to hold a special place in his heart. "You will always be part of our lives."