Ademar Gomes Obituary Ademar Gomes, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Branca, Portugal, he was the son of the late Grive and Maria (Fonseca) Gomes. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Ferriera) Gomes, with whom he shared over 52 years of loving marriage. He worked as a mechanic and was deeply involved in his community. A proud member of the Portuguese American Club in Bethlehem, Ademar was passionate about supporting the Portuguese community, tirelessly advocating for families and helping them settle in the area. He was also a devoted member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife Maria, he will be remembered by his sons Claudio Gomes and Bruno Gomes and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren Elijah and Brianna; brother Rui DaSilva; sisters Lurdes Miguel, Amalia Moreira and Olga Nunes, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Joel Gomes. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9 A.M. until time of the Mass in the church. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Ademars arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantlemifuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015. Services Calling Hour Tuesday December 3, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Holy Infancy Catholic Church 312 E 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday December 3, 2024 10:00 AM Holy Infancy Catholic Church 312 E 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 18015