Freddie Melina Gomez, age 86, a resident of Irving TX, passed away at her home Thursday July 29, 2010. Born May 21, 1924 in Omaha Nebraska to Sebastiano and Carmela Pagliaro. After graduating from Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln Nebraska, she moved to Irving, TX in 1954. She excelled as a nurse working for many years at Irving Community (Baylor) Hospital, where her kind heartedness and compassion endeared her to both patients and their families. Later in life she began selling real estate, working for Truzie Howard until August 2009. Her Christian faith was strong. She was an active member of Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving where her charitable works were well utilized. It can be said she spent her lifetime serving those in need. Freddie will also be remembered as a "True Fan" of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, for her witty sense of humor, and a squeaky laugh that could bring a smile to all within earshot, but most importantly of the Great love she had for her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Joe Gomez; son, Albert Frettoloso Jr.; daughter, Debra Frettoloso; brother, Sam Pagliaro, and brother-in-law, Harold Hegarty. Survivors include son, Tommy Frettoloso and wife Beth of Carrollton; two sisters, Sara Moore and husband Doyle of Irving, and Nancy Hegarty of Missouri; three grandchildren, Nathan, Blake, and Caryn Frettoloso; two great-grandchildren, Presley and Dyland Frettoloso, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday August 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 am Monday at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tender Heart Hospice, 3210 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington, TX 76013, or to a charity of one's choice.