Ronald J. Gomes 57, of Briggs Street, Cranston, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of Grace A. (Drinkwater) Cullen of Cranston and the late Edward Gomes. Mr. Gomes was a self employed construction worker. Besides his mother he is survived by his son, Ronald Faubert of Cranston. He was the brother of Sandra Fetta of Johnston, Deborah Hopkins and Margaret Paulus, both of Chandler Arizona, Robyn Lavalle of Jewett City, CT, Edward Gomes, Esq. of Cranston, Michael Gomes, a kidney recipient from Ron in 1972, of Cranston, John Gomes of Clearwater, FL, Anthony Gomes of Ohio and Jack Cullen of Cranston. Ronald is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his VISITING HOURS on Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. His funeral service and burial will be private.