Michael Adam Gomes, 40, of Germantown, MD, passed on August 31st, 2023.  Beloved son of Alana Jaffe and Desio Gomes; He is survived by his brother Aaron, three children, Uncle Warren, and furball Sergio. A proud graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Michael left behind a career as an exquisite chef.  He will be remembered for his passions in cooking and making chocolate candies.  Michael was a kind soul and was always there for others who needed help. A lovely, beautiful human being, life was good with him in it.

TIME FOR ME TO GO NOW, I WON'T SAY GOODBYE LOOK FOR ME IN RAINBOWS, WAY UP IN THE SKY IN THE MORNING SUNRISE, WHEN ALL THE WORLD IS NEW JUST LOOK FOR ME AND LOVE, AS YOU KNEW I LOVED YOU.

Thank you all for your support and comfort, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Good and Welfare Committee at Kehilat Shalom. (www.kehilatshalom.org/community)