Joseph Gomez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

??? ? Joseph Gomez, 77, of Sylvania Township, died Monday October 15, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.? Joe was diagnosed with cancer in February.? Born August 13, 1930, in Toledo, Joe was a member of the Merchant Marines, US Marine Reserve and US Army, serving with the 18th Cavalry.? He was discharged from the Army in April 1950.? On May 5, 1950, he married his beloved Rosemary Harnica of Dundee, Michigan.? Joe's business endeavors included the building of airplane hangars from 1957 to 1967; American Pool Co. from 1965 to the mid 1970's; CCTV Co. from 1970 to 1980.? In 1977 Joe built his first racquetball club, "The Courthouse", in Oregon, Ohio.? In 1980, he purchased the three Supreme Court Racquetball clubs, renaming them The Aquarius Athletic Clubs.? Lastly in February 1990, Joe purchased the St. James Health Club on Bancroft in Springfield Township.? His sons Michael and Terry currently manage the facility.? Joe was always happiest when he had family around him, this being especially true on Christmas and birthdays. ??? Joe is survived by sons, Michael (Bonnie) and Terry of Springfield Township; grandson, Brian (Karen) Gomez; great granddaughters, Hannah Elizabeth and Hailey Rose Gomez of Toledo; daughter in law, Diane Gomez of Swanton; sister, Anita (Bernie) Palicki of Huntsville, Alabama; brother, Fr. Robert Bruce of Canton, Ohio; sister in law, Elizabeth Gomez of Arizona; brother in law and sister in law, Paul and Dorothy Harnica of Dundee, Michigan; many loving nieces and nephews and his little dog, Missy.? Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Lillian Gomez, three sisters and two brothers, including his twin brother, Al, who died in 1986; son, Rick who died January 24, 2003; and Joe's dearest wife, Rosemary who died April 3, 2007, of complications after heart surgery.? ??? Friends are invited to visit from 3:00 to 8:00pm Thursday October 18, 2007 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Private services for the family will be held? at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 2820 W. Alexis Road.? Interment in the Historic Woodlawn Cemetery.? In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The Gomez family would like to thank the staff of Hospice, especially Joe's nurse, Lisa who gave us so much guidance during this difficult journey.? Also grateful thanks to family, friends, neighbors and the staff and members of the St. James Health Club.? Your kindness and support throughout this difficult year will never be forgotten.