Emilio Gomez Roman

Emilio Gomez Roman, age 81, died on Monday, June 27, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic, following a lengthy illness.
Emilio was born on August 14, 1929 in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He was employed as a loader in the shipping dept. of US Kolbe Steel for 22 years, retiring in 1992. Prior to this, he was employed for 20 years at Fruehauf Trailer.
Emilio was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, and the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local #1104.
He enjoyed planting a huge garden every year to share with his family and friends. He also enjoyed old western movies, watching the Cleveland Indians, and reading his Bible. Most of all, he treasured his time spent being with his family and friends.
Emilio is survived by his daughter, Lydia (Grant) Ely, of Avon Lake, grandchildren; Nicole (Montell) Charley and Michael Rodriguez, great grandchildren; Aryanna, Mariah, Maria and Amorita, brothers; Jorgino Baez, of Miami, FL and Ismael Roman, of San Lorenzo, PR, sisters; Carmen Perez, of Lorain, Jiorgina Garcia, of Miami, FL, Maria Bieber, of Pittsburgh, Lydia Garcia and Rubila Garcia, both of Caguas, PR, and Iris Roman and Antonia Roman, also of PR. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Alejandrina Gomez Roman (nee Nieves), on April 21, 2011, parents; Saturnino and Dolores (nee Gomez) Roman, step-father, Elias Garcia, brothers; Celestino Garcia and Alejandro Garcia and sisters; Loyda Baez, Juana Reyes, and Rufina Garcia.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 5-9 p.m., in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, Lorain. Rev. Fr. William Thaden, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.