Antonio J. Gomes, 83, of Fall River, husband of Esaura (Leocadio) Gomes, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 after a long ilness. Born in Pombal, Portugal, he was the son of the late Carlos and Josefina Candida (Araujo) Gomes. He worked as a machinist at Balfour Jewelry for many years prior to his retirement. Antonio loved fishing, gardening, and making his own wine. An avid Benfica fan, he also enjoyed traveling to his homeland in Portugal. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was most proud of his accomplishment of becoming a U.S. Citizen in 1980. Besides his wife of fifty-one years, he leaves: his son, Paul G. Gomes of Fall River; a grandson, Tyler Antonio Gomes, of Fall River; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Ascencao de Jesus Gomes Dias and Maria de Encarnacao Gomes. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, May 29th, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by his committal at St. Patrick Cemetery.