"My dear friend it was only just this year we celebrated 41 years of knowing each other. I miss our monthly get together and our daily texts on world events. My love forever, till we meet again. Dana Andre Williams "
In loving memory of
Alexander Esso Gomah
June 4, 1955 - August 19, 2022
Alexander Esso Gomah, Founder and Creative Director of Diamond View Detroit, passed away on August 19, 2022 at the age of 67.
Alex was born in Detroit on June 4, 1955 to Easel Gomah and Hildegard Kosack (nee Amesreiter). His mother, stepfather, Bruno Kosak, and his sisters Gloria and Sonja lived in Grosse Pointe where he attended Grosse Pointe South High School. Upon graduation, he went to Wayne State University and the Grafing Institute, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Romance and Germanic Language and Literature.
His career at Xerox spanned 38 years. His responsibilities were vast, including complex business model analysis and process engagement across multiple organizations across the US. Counsel Headquarters Senior executives and VPs to mitigate organizational risks and preparation of quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley collaterals.
He made many long-lasting relationships with his fellow Xerox colleagues. They always scheduled annual get-togethers which meant the world to him.
After retiring from Xerox, Alex volunteered to work with the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation. He found a kindred spirit in Albert Kahn being a fellow German. Growing up in Grosse Pointe he was very familiar with many of the homes designed by Kahn.
Alex started his own company in 2016 called Diamond-View which created a vision of Detroit through its architecture in postcards and note cards.
Alex had so many cherished friendships that made his life full. He had that special and unique talent to be able to talk to anyone about anything. He was genuine in his ability to discuss any topic and truly be interested in what a person had to say.
He is survived by his sisters Sonja and Gloria Gomah.
A memorial gathering will take place on Wednesday, September 14th from 1pm until the time of the service 4pm at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the: Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation , a 501(C)3.
Tributes
"Suzy Perry Weinrich It breaks my heart to hear this. Alex was a great guy. May he rest in peace. Wendy Norman Oh I?m so so sad to hear. He was indeed a lovely lovely man. RIP my friend ? Lynn Weiss Quigg I am so overwhelmed with sadness to hear of the loss of such a kind soul. I have many fond memories of Alex and I always smiled when I thought of him...Going foward I will always smile remembering him. RIP you will be missed Gerard Lopez Very sad news. Eloise Sweeney Gerard Lopez wow! Judie Labadie Alex was a true friend to all. May he Rest In Peace. Gerard Lopez Judie Labadie yes, well said! Eloise Sweeney Rest In Peace Alex. ? Bob Schultz One of the finest people I have ever known... RIP Alex! Sherry Forrest Rest in Paradise Alex?? Carolyn LaBeau So saddened by learning this news. Goober was one of a kind. He will be sorely missed. Kim Miedema Nice man. Rest in peace. Krys Zaglaniczny Kluck Oh my gosh, I am stunned and so very sad. I recently had lunch with him. Each and every day is a gift. Bill Cobbs Farewell Alex. Fly with the angels. Cheryl Webb Mastantuono So sorry to hear this. Rest in peace, Alex. Ronald Moore Condolences Gina Davis So very sad. He was so kind! Karen KO Bolz So very sorry for the loss. I always enjoyed working with him John Garavaglia Sorry to hear the sad news Barbara Cowing Dixon I?m so sorry.. prayers for his friends and family. Patrick Mac McDonald My Condolences, Rest In Peace Annette Kelley I have no words and I?m posting this through my tears ? Suzanne Azure Greer Annette Kelley I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, Annette. I know how much you cared for him. Big hug. Elle Clinthorne Bernier Alex was a great friend & co-worker. When I think of a fun Xeriod, Alex will always come to mind. RIP sweetness? Suzanne Azure Greer R.I.P. Alex. This makes me sad. Chris Wood We loved Alex so much, and were just thinking it had been a while since we'd seen him. Now he must live in our memories forever. Karla Babich I am heartsick. Rest in eternal peace dear friend. Roy Piligian One of a kind, miss Alex. RIP ?? Thomas G. Losiowski So sad. Alex was always fun to be around. He will be missed. Cleta Joskowicz ??? Chris Wood The spare bedroom in our house is dedicated to him; we decorated it completely around a picture he gave to us on our first visit to his house, and he would have loved it, though we could never get him to come to Lansing and see it! Krys Zaglaniczny Kluck Chris Wood, that is wonderful! He was so kind. James J. Ward Such sad news. I spent alot of time with Alex in my Xerox days. Leslie McAuley Young Very sad news! Such a nice guy. Hugh Crawford So sad??? Gwendolyn Foy So sorry to hear of Alex?s passing. Always fair as a manager and administrator. Tina Bubnar Pedroso Great man ??? Efrain Cannon Wow, will pray for his friends and family Cheryl Hamburg Very sad news Lysbeth Haas Kennedy So sad to hear. Got a call from him in April when he heard we were moving to NC. Wonderful, long conversation with a promise to come visit. Milton O'Quinn May God Bless You and Keep you! RIP Alex? Dan Winans Alex was a very special person. It was an honor to call him my friend for so many years. We will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers for this loving man. May be an image of 1 person, sitting and brick wall Renee Wallace Sorry to hear. Please give his family my condolences. Linda M Pointe No words to express the sadness I feel in losing Alex so soon. He was a great man to work for and with. Rest in Peace, Alex. Laurie Jarosz Berger Oh no! This makes me so sad!! I have so many great memories of our fun times together. ? Karla Babich Alex, Tom Bill, Tom Giuseppe, and Jerry Schreiber. I want to believe that they're all sitting around a table in Heaven, laughing and reminiscing. Laurie Jarosz Berger Karla Babich omg yes!! Can you imagine? Playing blackjack and trivial pursuit. ? Laurie Jarosz Berger ...and Steve Reichart Tanya Boyd Barker Very sad to hear. ? All good remembrances from me and Jeffrey. He and i truly enjoyed working with Alex. May he Rest In Peace. ?? Chris Delabbio Great guy! He always made me laugh when he came by my cubicle! RIP!? Suzy Perry Weinrich Thank you, Karla. Alex was the best & loved very much. Mary Ann So many great times with a very kind and gentle person. Rest In Peace"
"Alex's passing has left a huge void in my life that will never be able to be filled. He was a dear, dear friend, a very smart, funny, caring man who earned the respect and love of his many friends. Rest in peace Alex. You are greatly missed. "
"I met Alex over 40 years ago. He was my husband?s high school friend. Amazing when I think about the years we all spent together as life presented its many changes, challenges and opportunities. During those years, I could for certain always count on Alex to be there for Sunny, our two children (Alex and Lyndsey) and me. We in turn celebrated with him as a family all holidays, birthdays snd every other celebration of life. He always came on time, with flowers for me, a heart full of love, a readiness to have a good time and the ability to talk about anything with anyone. He gave us so much love, respect and support. We are truly blessed to have him in our lives all these years. He indeed had a profound affect on us all, Frankly I cannot imagine him not being here as we carry on. Rest in peace and glory dear one! Love, Theresa Spilos "
"Heaven gained an angel this past weekend. My sweet godfather you meant the world to me. It?s hard to believe you are gone but I?ll always cherish the memories you spent with me. You were and always will be part of the family. May you rest peacefully????"
"Rest in peace Alex, you were a wonderful friend, business associate, and an even better man. You will be missed."
"Gloria and Sonja, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your brother was a wonderful human being and placed the two of you on a pedestal. ?Ali? and I were good friends in high school, he taught me a lot about the arts, we spent a number of weekends at the DIA, and Greektown . He was so extremely knowledgeable. I saw him a few times after high school always an enlightening conversation. My mind has been flooded with fabulous memories of a Wonderful person. May he rest in eternal peace?"
"Alex - I fondly remember the fun times in high school and after. You were a nice, caring person with a tremendous sense of style.... who left us too soon. "
"Oh Alex, you will surely be missed among your family of Xeroids. I have so many great memories of you, none having to do with actual work. Ha! Your famous DPs, (dinner parties) that lasted into the wee hours because of Trivial Pursuit competitions. Actually, in those days, everything went on until the wee hours. Didnt we have fun! I am so grateful to have known you. You were a very special person and Im proud to say you were my friend. "
"You were a pleasure to work with. Your humor, wit and intelligence will be missed. Rest in peace and in God's hands."
"I will always remember all the good times we had together. I will miss you and your kindness and generosity. Rest in peace my friend."
"The world has lost a very special man. Alex was such a dear and loving friend to so many. His special flare, humor, knowledge, love and friendship will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him. "