Irene A. Gomez

Irene A. Gomez of Cortland, formerly of Cleveland passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 3:44 p.m. in Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was 82 years old.

Irene was born on October 27, 1939, in Denver, CO, the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mary O. Sisneros Lopez.

Mrs. Gomez was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished her family and the memories they made together. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. There where many memories made around the kitchen table along with the wonderful meals she prepared.

She was a member of North Mar Church.

Irene is survived by her husband, Gilbert A. Gomez, whom she married October 12, 1958; 2 daughters, Sandra D. (Anthony) Tobia of Cleveland, Andrea D. (Mark) Bader of Virginia Beach, VA; 2 sons, Michael G. (Joan) Gomez of Cortland, OH, and Joshua P. (Elizeh) Gomez of Baton Rouge, LA; a brother, Joseph E. Lopez, Jr.; 11 grandchildren, Brittny, Jacob, Danielle, JW, Lauren, Manuel, Elisa, Joseph, Julianna, Berlin, and Bella; 6 great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Audrey, Maddox, Austin, Evan, and Avery.

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela K. Rocha; a brother, Ronald Lopez; a grandchild, Cruz.

Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org

A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in North Mar Church 3855 E. Market St. Warren, OH 44484. Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services 614 Warren Ave. Niles, OH 44446.