Gaspar Gomez
Linda Zabors
Gaspar Gomez was the owner of the Shell service station on the corner of Damen and Division in Wicker Park, which he opened in 1977. Over 40 years his business grew to four location from the original location which ultimately closed in 2017. He was one of the first Latino franchisees and received several corporate awards for excellence and commitment to the community. He sponsored neighborhood festivals such as: Wicker Park Chill Fest and Do Division Street.
Honorary Gaspar Gomez Way
West Division Street between North Wood Street and North Damen Avenue
Approved: December 2022
Ward: 01
Alderman: LaSpata
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
d. July 29, 2022. Age 84
Source
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170829/wicker-park/1950-w-division-shell-gas-station-wicker-park-2017-closing-october-new-apartments/
https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/obituaries/name/gaspar-gomez-obituary?pid=202502513&v=batesville
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