Reynaldo "Shorty" Gomez Obituary (1934 - 2013)

Reynaldo "Shorty" Gomez Lansing, MI Passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the age of 78. Reynaldo was born on August 29, 1934 to Mariano and Maria (Villabos) Gomez in Uvalde, TX. When Reynaldo was young his parents worked as migrant workers in Michigan and they eventually settled in Brown City, Michigan. He ended up moving to Lansing in the 1950's and worked for Motor Wheel where he retired after 36 years. Reynaldo was a very hard working man, typically working a construction job on the side. He loved spending his free time hunting, fishing, and playing pool. Reynaldo also played for the Cardinals in the Latin American Baseball league for 15 years during the 1960's and 70's and still holds the record for the longest home run hit. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Beatriz Hudson, Lydia Harris; and 17 siblings. Surviving Reynaldo are his daughters, Dolores (Mario) Garcia, Lisa (Mark Abraham) Peck; sons, Ruben (Patricia) Gomez, Dave Gomez; 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 6:00 PM at Skinner Funeral Home in Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on at 5:00 PM. To leave condolences visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com