Jose A. Gomez 1935 – 2026West Springfield – Jose Antonio Gomez, aged 91, passed away peacefully on a Friday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Francisco Gomez Aponte and Margarita Martinez Rodriguez. Jose moved to Springfield in 1965 and resided in West Springfield for the past 30 years. A dedicated property owner in Springfield, he worked as a Bicycle Plater for the Columbia Bicycle Company and at Sears & Roebuck. Jose was predeceased by his beloved wife, Digna Ruiz Gomez, who passed in 2018. He is lovingly remembered by his children Zeneida, who died in 2025, Carmen, Jose Jr., and Antonia; his stepchildren Nereida, Eddie, Jesus, and Rafael; two siblings, Carman and Miguel Gomez; as well as thirty grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.A funeral service will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home on Saturday at 9:00 am, with Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00 am, followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visiting hours are on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. For online condolences, please visit curranjones.com.