Jose (TJ) Florencio Gomez's Obituary
In Loving Memory, Always in our Hearts & Never Forgotten ❤
Jose “TJ” Florencio Gomez was a beloved brother, son, cousin, and friend during Tj’s incredible 59 years of his life. Father of 1 daughter Kaylee Ride Keller. He passed away alone in the hospital on October 2, 2022, at 3:28 pm.
TJ is survived by his parents Tomas & Marilou Gomez, and siblings Leslie, Leila, Louie, Theresa, and Rita. He leaves behind his only child Kaylee Ride Keller.
TJ was born in the Philippines to Tita Estalla and Uncle Pempe and was adopted by Tomas & Marilou Gomez. He came to the United States in 1977 at the age of 14. Tj graduated from Aledo High School in Texas. Our father was in the military and moved the family to Homestead Florida in 1981. This is where our brother Tj came a year later in 1982 and decided to make Homestead Florida his beloved forever home.
Through the years, TJ found pleasure in fishing. He had an immense passion for the sea and was not afraid of sharks but barracuda’s he said he never wanted to meet one while scuba diving. We learned so much from him as he was one with the ocean. TJ was a friend to everyone he met, he found great purpose in sharing and caring for others. He would always stop and pick up a stranger that was walking, he would help a stranger when their car broke down. TJ was authentically and wholeheartedly there for people in his life. Whether he knew you or not.
TJ loved the quieter life, never asked for much, and was one with nature. When my brother loved, he loved with his whole being. You can find him, giving his last cent to family in the Philippines. TJ was a very giving person. He would give you the shirt off his back. He lived selflessly and cared more for others than himself. TJ would put a smile on your face with his witty jokes and contagious laugh.
Donations can be made in TJ’s honor on the following app’s Zelle 469.955.7482 Rita Cervantes Gomez, Venmo is @rita-gomez-9.
The last prayer is on Monday, October 10th at 5 pm (family only) at Auntie Marina's home. Funeral/viewing on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Branam Funeral Home Memorial Plan at 809 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL. 33030 at 4pm-545pm (family only)6pm-9pm (friends).
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (972)400-0726 Theresa Gomez (sister)
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