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Dennis Gomes Obituary
Resorts spokeswoman Courtney Birmingham said Gomes died overnight Thursday of undetermined causes. He died at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, a hospital spokeswoman said, declining to release further details.
Gomes and New York real estate magnate Morris Bailey bought Resorts in August 2010 and saved the struggling casino from shutting down.
Gomes had a long career in the casino industry, with management jobs at the Tropicana Casino and Resort (where he famously turned a tic-tac-toe-playing chicken into a top draw), Trump Taj Mahal Casino and Resort, the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, and Hilton Nevada's properties. And his tenure as Nevada's top casino corruption investigator was chronicled in the 1995 Martin Scorsese film "Casino."
"Dennis was a great friend and a great executive," said Donald Trump. "He was my top executive at the Taj Mahal and he did a tremendous job. Everybody liked him and respected him. This is just so shocking."
His death rocked the Atlantic City casino industry, where Gomes was beloved by fellow executives and industry bigs. His co-owner, New York real estate magnate Morris Bailey, pledged to continue carrying out Gomes policies at the casino.
"Dennis was a man of integrity who embraced all who knew him with respect and love," Bailey said. "We have not only lost a business partner who was an industry leader and visionary; we have lost a friend and family member. We are committed to continuing Dennis' vision for Resorts and Atlantic City, and our success will be a tribute to his memory."
Daniel Heneghan, a spokesman for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, who knew Gomes for decades, said he alw ays wanted to own a casino in Atlantic City.
"Dennis may have gotten his start in the industry in Nevada, but his heart clearly was in Atlantic City," Heneghan said. "My heart breaks for his family and all the people at Resorts."
Employees at Resorts were stunned by the death as well.
"Dennis was truly the most giving, gracious and kind-hearted human being," said Nicholas Moles, vice president and general counsel of the casino. "Everyone who knew him loved him. We are all blessed to have worked with him, to call him our friend and to be part of his family. We are devastated by this loss and our prayers are with the Gomes family during this time. We are committed to continuing Dennis' vision for Resorts."
Gomes was famous for bizarre schemes to attract free publicity to his casinos. While running Atlantic City's Tropicana, he pitted a live chicken against customers in games of tic-tac-toe. To promote a casino in Indiana, he hired a Barack Obama look-an d-sound-alike to urge gamblers to bring their "change" to the gambling hall. That earned him a rebuke from the White House, and oodles of free publicity.
It was no different at Resorts. Gomes erected a billboard showing a dancer's naked rear end to promote a stage show, leading to a court battle with the state's transit agency, which owned the billboard location. He staged an adults-only big top show called "The Naked Circus," and opened the first gay nightclub in an Atlantic City casino.
After HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," the TV series based on Prohibition-era Atlantic City's political and vice rackets, started taking audiences by storm, Gomes decided to re-brand the casino - whose hotel is an authentic 1920s edifice - to cash in on interest in the show and Atlantic City's shady past. A key part of the new image was new skimpy flapper costumes that female beverage servers were made to wear.
Servers had to audition and be photographed in their new outfits; thos e deemed insufficiently sexy were fired. That decision, along with the pay cuts, spurred three separate lawsuits, one of which is being pushed by celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred, alleging age and sex discrimination. The suits are pending. Gomes, who lived in Margate, just south of Atlantic City, was a martial arts expert who was diligent about exercise.
"No one ever worked out harder than Dennis Gomes," Trump recalled. "He'd do it two, three hours a day. He was always extremely physically fit."
He wore a back brace recently after breaking his back trying to catch a falling marble table top.
Gomes worked tirelessly to try to turn Resorts around. He and Bailey bought the casino for $31.5 million, a fraction of the $140 million former owners Colony Capital LLC paid for it in 2001. Colony walked away from the casino in 2009 after losing money for years and failing to find a buyer.
In an interview in December 2011, Gomes told The Associated Press that Resorts was still losing money, although its cash-paying businesses - food and beverage sales, and hotel rooms - was up 40 percent over its level from a year ago.
For all of 2010, Resorts lost $18.5 million.
WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press
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157 Entries
Cliff Lavy
December 22, 2024
Dennis was an incredible Man. Always Fair and Just. This world is a better place because of him.
May God Bless and keep you. You were a true friend from the minute you walked into the Taj and then onto The Tropicana.
Don Keck
February 20, 2018
Don Keck I miss you Dennis. great friend
neil pasquale
May 9, 2015
a great guy knew him in lv and ac.
robert lee
August 1, 2014
The best man ac could ever have you will be missed at the resorts you made that place the best in ac god bless
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October 14, 2013
Dennis Gomes was truly a great man of unquestioned honesty and integrity. I extend my condolences to Barbara and all of his family. We will greatly miss Dennis and Ron!
Howard Hoffman
Danielle Gomes
October 10, 2013
Dad, I miss and love you so much. But I feel you in all aspects of my life.
Gary Smith
January 26, 2013
Barbara and family I was saddened to see of his passing. We've lost touch over the years, but do remember his great smile, and giving personality. I know he is dearly missed.
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Kelli Star
July 25, 2012
My aunt (Traci Abraham) worked with Mr. Gomes back in the late 70's at the Las Vegas Hilton. He was a gracious, kind man to work for and when I met him as a young girl He complimented my aunt (a slot and keno auditor supervisor)making her feel so proud to work with him. There are lesson to be learned from a man who appreciated people for their work. RIP Mr. Gomes.
Rose Silverman
June 29, 2012
For five years, I saw Dennis practically each and everyday at the Trop. We ran for an entire month every December an event to help locals who are afflicted with M.S., Alzheimer's and Parkinson. I rarely saw him in suits. Each day he would come by with a big smile in his
Karate outfit, He often stopped to say hello and always had a big smile for us. He was dedicated to this exercise, and it a picture I will keep in my heart forever.
Despite this, he was a kind and gentle man who used whatever god gave him and he
succeeded.
Mike Bisson
March 28, 2012
Dennis Gomes, was a kind and gentle man, a man who cared about the people he met, the people who took the time to stay at his hotel, he was a gracious man and a giving man who really cared for people. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Resorts, and he spoke to you as if he knew you all your life, he treated people like friends not just costumers. This man was an innovator and just a brilliant human being, God Bless you Dennis Gomes, and may you rest in peace!!!
Mike Bisson, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
Jane Bokunewicz
March 28, 2012
I have many wonderful memories of Dennis but the one that is perphaps the most profound was during the Black Belt Karate Challenge. I had given up on myself in tears and felt I could not do one more single push up. Dennis came over to me and said just the right words of encouragement. His strong spirit helped me to find the spirit within myself to continue. It was life changing. His encouragement inspired countless others in similar ways. What a legacy he has left behind in touching the lives of so many people in such important ways. He was the most powerful leader I have known. Thank you Dennis.
ANDREW MILLER
March 28, 2012
I will miss his ear to ear smile and the big hug he gave me each time we ran into eachother. Master Dennis you are greatly missed.
Baron Baptiste, Baptiste Yoga Institute
March 27, 2012
Dennis,
I am deeply grateful for the many ways in which you have touched, moved and inspired me and my life. I love and appreciate you forever.
Your Cousin
Carrie&McKinley Garvin
March 26, 2012
Dennis is now with the king of kings,like the lion he stood next to in one of his pictures,his compassion for those less fortunated,he made it his personal business to give happiness and joy to all those who came into his world."blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted."
Jason pohlig
March 22, 2012
I enjoyed working for Mr Gomes over the years
March 22, 2012
Dennis Gomes was One of a Kind, He will be sadly Missed and Always Remembered .
Sincerly
Michael V. D`Augustine
Don Zidek
March 21, 2012
I'm so sad, he was one
of the finest men I ever
Met
GOD PLEASE SPEED YOUR LOVE TO ME" Singing you & Barbra song
TYRONE FOX
March 17, 2012
Dennis my YODA! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU & THE FAMILY THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU.
TYRONE FOX
March 17, 2012
Im so Glad that i always made you & mom SMILE.
TYRONE FOX
March 17, 2012
This is my Family, Dennis my big brother my father, my uncle my best friend thank you so much in Believing in me all the years, hope i made you proud.
TYRONE FOX
March 17, 2012
jimmy massaro
March 15, 2012
aaron im so sorry for your lose, your dad was a amazing guy and he touched anybody that came in contact with him i will always remember him and his big smile you and your family r in my prayers
Terry Oliver
March 12, 2012
What a shock to learn of Dennis' passing and I am so sorry for his family's loss. Dennis always had such passion and energy. We were contemporaries for the Howard Hughes gaming group, he at the Frontier and I at the Sands. Few remember that, at the Frontier and at the direction of Phil Hannifin, he led the development of the table games complimentary computations still used today by the entire industry. He will be missed!
-Terry Oliver, Reno, Nevada
Donna Visco
March 7, 2012
RIP Dennis ..
Don & Fran LoGuercio
March 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gomes family. Dennis was a good man and a great executive. He made the old Resorts, new again. His smile and friendliness will be missed. Rest In Peace, Dennis!
Carmen Tirado
March 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gomes family., remember Dennis from the Taj., always a smile and a hello..
March 6, 2012
May memmories echo softly in your hearts never to be forgotten.
Linda Garlitos, Atlantic City,New Jersey
Todd Moyer
March 5, 2012
Dennis loved to tell this story about me: Early in my career, when I was responsible for Direct Mail at the Trump Taj Mahal, let's just say there was a little mix-up with the mail files and the wrong direct mail offers went out to about 100,000 people. We caught the error too late and had to spend a few thousand dollars to send out a correction. The mail was late and we definitely had a dip in slot revenue for a few days. At the time I think we thought it cost us maybe $100,000 in lost revenue. Dennis called me into his office. I thought for sure that I was going to be fired. I went in there accepting responsibility. Much to my surprise, he began the meeting by saying what a great job I was doing! I told him that I thought he was going to fire me. He said, "I can't fire you, I just spent a half of a million dollars on your education!". That was 20 years ago and I've heard him tell the story 2 dozen times, and every time the cost of my error went up. The last time he told the story I think it cost the Taj $5,000,000!
I always appreciated the fact that Dennis gave me a shot. He was one of a kind and I will definitely miss him.
March 5, 2012
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE TO THE GOMES FAMILY,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
MAY GOD BLESS YOU THRU THIS DIFFICULT
TIME.DENNIS REST IN PEACE.
Charles & Carrie Troutman, Las Vegas,Nevada
William and Carol Sokolic
March 5, 2012
We'll miss you Dennis
Carol and Bill Sokolic
Joanne Hill
March 5, 2012
love you Dennis
March 5, 2012
Dear Aaron and Gomes family. Please know God is with you and your family always. I am so sorry for this tragic, unexpected loss. I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Aaron since 2005 at The Mirage. I am sure Dennis, god rest his soul, could not be more proud of him and all his family. Aaron talked so much about his father, I feel like I knew him as well. He had the most loving father a person could ask for like I did. Anytime I have mentioned the name Dennis Gomes to anyone, honor, integrity, honesty, caring, and respect are what I hear ALWAYS! True visionaries of gaming, and of this world are few and far between. While he will be missed, he most certainly will never be forgotten.
Margaret & Howard Goldberg
March 4, 2012
Dear Barbara,
Words always seem inadequate at a time of such boundless loss. Howard and I are so very sorry. May the beautiful memories of your life with Dennis and the love and support of your family and friends provide comfort to you.
Fondly,
Robert Conover
March 4, 2012
I can remember being in your family home 16 years ago in Absegami. I Feel truly blessed to have known you and watch you change the face of Atlantic City. My thoughts have been with you, Danielle and all of your famiy.
Chuck Darrow
March 4, 2012
I think you know by now Dennis was --by a million miles--my favorite casino executive ever. My respect and admiration for him on a professional level knew no bounds, and on a personal level--well, he simply was one of the best people I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I will never forget him...
Jay Zimmer
March 4, 2012
Aaron,
Rochelle and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
David C. Hill
March 4, 2012
Larry brought Dennis to my Mom's house in LV for Thanksgiving many years ago.
Dennis loved my Mom's pumpkin pie, and talked about how good it was. He knew me only a little through Charleen, but he liked me. I had a black belt at a young age. Dennis had his also, or was near receiving it. We shared this in common. He told Charleen he respected me for my achievement, and I respected him for his. I know how intimate Charleen and Larry are with the Gomes family. And Jamie and Jordan, and I feel for all of you. The loss of Dennis Gomes hurts everyone, even those who knew him through others. He touched my life and many in a positive way. He was a friend to all.
Dean Ellison
March 4, 2012
Although I only knew you a relatively short time I feel I have lost a family member and mentor. Thoughts, Prayers and Love to the Gomes Family.
MCHAEL STRAUS
March 3, 2012
WE MET ON THE FLOOR IN A.C. AND AFTER THAT YOU NEVER FORGOT MY NAME OR WHAT I DELT........ GOD BLESS YOU AND WRAP YOU N HS ARMS WTH ALL THE ANGLES N HEAVEN. T WAS NCE KNOWNG YOU. REST N PEACE MY FRIEND... REST IN PEACE!
Carol Giacomoni
March 3, 2012
May the Lord send ministering angels to heal the broken hearts of his loved ones as they try to cope with this tragedy.
Jon Jacobsen
March 2, 2012
To the Gomes family. I'm shocked to hear of Dennis Gomes passing. I met Mr. Gomes in the early 1970's when he was on the NV Gaming Control Commission my Mother (Clarice Jacobsen) was his Secretary. At times I would cross paths with Mr. Gomes in Las Vegas & he would always recognize me & stop & chat with me (ask about my family & such). He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace.
Jessica Giuliante
March 2, 2012
RIP u will b missed greatly
Lois and Frank Angelozzi
March 2, 2012
I didn't know Dennis Gomes or his family personally, but we did communicate with each other a few times and he was always upbeat and inspiring. Atlantic City will have to look far and wide and still probably never find another champion like him. I suspect we would not have come this far without his guidance and I fear that we will not go as far without his leadership. So take heed Atlantic City CEOs and Casino Management teams, look no further than the inspiration of the late great Dennis Gomes and do the right thing for your company, for your casino and for Atlantic City. Rest in Peace Mr Gomes. You made the world a better place.
March 2, 2012
To the family of Dennis Gomes. I met Dennis in the elevator with Larry Clark as he became the President and Ceo of Trump Taj Mahal in 1991, Larry introduced me as the best Casino Host in Atlantic City and introduced Dennis as the Best Ceo ,Coo , President that I would ever work for. Larry was right, but after a couple years I moved on to a better position. I hadn't seen Dennis in many years since but saw him at the Gaming convention at the Venetian in October. He acted like(usual Dennis style you were the most important person he had seen in many years and VERY proudly introduced me to his son Aaron. But he was the same old Dennis he said feel my mustle can you believe I am almost 70. I had a wonderful day with Dennis that day and hope his loved ones know how he impacted my life. God Bless his Grace And Memorey. Pat
March 2, 2012
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE GOMES FAMILY. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.
GOD BLESS YOU DENNIS. REST IN PEACE.
Mike Kislan, Las Vegas, Nevada
March 2, 2012
REST IN PEACE DENNIS
GOD BLESS YOU
LAS VEGAS NEVADA
Mark & Eileen Berardi
March 2, 2012
RIP Dennis. To Barbara and Family, Dominus Vobiscum.
Jeff Norris
March 2, 2012
I want to take a moment to express my respect to Dennis, and give thanks to a man with great vision on what ac entertainment SHOULD be I was flattered to know Dennis and to have the chance to make him laugh at club piscopo my deepest respect to his family
best of life to all
jeff norris
LC & Magnolia Kennedy
March 2, 2012
Barbara & Family,
Dennis was one of the "Best" friends I have ever had and I will dearly miss talking to him; Praying for the entire family. Love & Blessings.
Brian Prins
March 2, 2012
Dennis was really just simply put--- A GREAT PERSON--- He helped me understand things and ways to accomplish things when no one else would give me the time of day!
Theresa Callaway
March 1, 2012
Dennis Gomes is one in a billion and one of a kind! There will never be another like him. We are very fortunate to have met a great guy like Dennis. He has blessed my life , my family and many others. Thankful to him and his family for all they've done for us. He was brilliant, an innovator, a man of integrity and he was fearless. He touched so many lives including mine with his great personality, his awareness, his humor , his giving heart, and his great gift of making people feel so special no matter who they are. He was a great man w the biggest heart ! I will miss him so much and he will be truly missed by many who admires and loved him. He has inspired me to be the best person I can be. He has influenced my life w his wisdom and great example. He will always be remembered for a wonderful loving father, husband and grandpa & a dear friend to all.The world will not be the same without him. May his life and legacy live on. May his family be comforted by His love and memories of him. may God take him in His care. My love and sympathies go out to the most wonderful family.Til we meet again @ Jesus feet.
Ginny Murphy
March 1, 2012
I had my darkest hour when my husband died, Dennis and Barbara stepped forward to show their care and concern. Their sincerity, care and concern for others is what kept the light shining around them. It was brilliance. They met at the Tropicana where our lives were connected through the Folies Bergere Family.
As busy as he was, when Dennis stopped to speak to you, it was YOU he was talking to. He made each and every individual feel as though they were the center of his world. Of course, we all knew that was not true. Barbara, Doug, Mary, Danielle, Aaron and Gabriele were the center of his world. When he interacted with his family each and every one of them were THE most important. He loved his family, spoke of them all the time and they were the reason for his heartfelt smile.
Dennis respected and appreciated those who would stand their ground, IF they had foundation and could back-up what they were saying. He had an uncanny ability to get people to be creative and WANT to think outside the box. He always believed that life could get better. If you kept looking forward pretty soon you would be moving forward.
Dennis would not want us to mourn his passing. He would want us to remember him. Remember all of the things we learned because he believed in us. Dennis was the mirror that made us see the good in ourselves and inspire us to always go one more step beyond what we thought we could do.
Barbara, I send you my love. Your family has been forever changed. Dennis would not have chosen to leave. He knew that each and every day he was alive, he devoted himself to his family.
Instead of Dennis walking by your side, now he is forever in your heart. You are not alone.
Thank you for sharing Dennis with all of us. He has inspired each of us to live the best life we can.
Christine Testa
March 1, 2012
Dennis was so humble, true blessing to have known him on any level
Lynn & Michael Dooley
March 1, 2012
Barbara, I am at a loss for words. It never seems fair when people we are close to die. I want to tell you we are so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you are feeling, I know Dennis meant the world to you. I know you have a lifetime of wonderful memories from a life well lived to keep Dennis in your heart forever.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Joseph Mendolia
March 1, 2012
To the family of Dennis Gomes: all this week since hearing of Dennis' passing, I have had the opportunity to reflect on the man I knew during my time at the Atlantic City Trop. Dennis was all that everyone who has written on his behalf has claimed him to be; there isn't much more for me to add or to say differently except that Dennis possessed that rare talent that made you feel like you were the only person in a roomful of people when he had your attention. His vitality, creativity, and charisma were of the highest degree and were a large part of what made him so different, so admired, and so successful in his endeavors. He was an inspiration to so many, and to this day inspires me still. I pray for his peace and my wish to his family is that their memories of him, the promise of their faith, and the comfort and strength they will receive from those who love and care for them will sustain them in the days ahead.
Mr. & Mrs. R. Guzman
March 1, 2012
Much love and prayers to the Gomes Family. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Dennis is amongst the angels, and will always be with you. RIP Mr. Gomes.
Mary Lynn Doernbach
March 1, 2012
Gomes family,
Dennis was a brilliant man and will be sadly missed.
My thought and prayers are with you.
SHIRLEY WARD
March 1, 2012
MANY BLESSINGS TO THE GOMES FAMILY, DENNIS WAS A TRUE BELIEVER IN WHAT ATLANTIC CITY COULD BE AND WHAT IT COULD ACHIEVE. HE WILL SADLEY MISSED. SHIRLEY WARD AND FAMILY
March 1, 2012
Melissa Steinberg
March 1, 2012
I worked with Dennis at the Taj in 1992 and then worked with Doug at the Tropicana in 2006. Doug was a big part of my family. When I heard the news of Doug's passing it took my breath away. I still dream about him. I remember him and my son Josh having dinner at my house and we had the best time. I still giggle when I think about that night. Dennis was a loving father who always thanked people for the little things. It was an honor knowing both Dennis and Doug. They both will be missed on this earth.
John & Colleen Myers
February 29, 2012
Mary, Jonathan & Girls,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. May you feel God's wonderful loving arms around you.
Patrick 6riffin
February 29, 2012
Deepest sympathys, and sorrow for your sudden loss from all I have read he was a great man if there Is anything i can do let me know patrick 6riffin new york life 407-252-6915
Vehonna Thompson
February 29, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Gomes family. I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Dennis for a year at Resorts. He left a great impression on anyone that he met. He will be deeply missed.
ROBIN GATES
February 29, 2012
TO THE FAMILY MY GOD KEEP YOU AT THIS SAD TIME,
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
R.I.P MR. D. GOMES
Donna Wood
February 29, 2012
Dennis ,you were always their for me and my family,going back to the Frontier Days,when we were all coming up in the business, what great times we had!!! God bless and keep you, Heaven has a new Angel.Love you Donna Thomas
john ward
February 29, 2012
To Barbara and family
The world was a better place with Mr Gomes in it, he was a wonderful boss and a better human being. I was proud to work for him and with him,he treated everyone with dignity and class.God bless you and your family,we will miss you.
D L
February 29, 2012
Words can't describe the overwhelming feeling of loss throughout Resorts, Although I personally never met Mr. Gomes I was forever greatful he saved so many people from losing their jobs by purchasing Resorts. I pray that his family will find comfort in Gods love in their time of loss.
dominick giacobbe
February 29, 2012
Dennis will be deeply missed by me and by all the Black Belts and students of the Tang Soo Karate Academy. Dennis was an honorable 6th Dan Black belt Master in Tang Soo Do Korean Karate. He was a true Master. All of the Masters will miss him and we will miss his true love for the art. We will honor Master Dennis Gomes with a Championships this summer in Memory of him. I will always miss you!
Your Brother, Freind and Instructor,
Grand Master Dominick Giacobbe
Joseph Totoro
February 29, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pat, Rio, & Zeb Nole
February 29, 2012
To Barbara & Family. We were shocked and sad to hear about Dennis! We send our condolences to all of you! RIP Dennis!
Warren Massey
February 28, 2012
I have never met Mr. Gomes , but inspite of that , I feel a kinship to him , because we have both lost a child , when they were at a age where we thought we could relax , we felt that there was no way that the child we lost , would leave before we would . I further felt a kinship , because as I read what kind of man he was , I felt like we were cut from the same cloth . These things have made me feel a spiritual connection to him , which is why I felt compelled to make my sentiments known and to pass on my condolences to his family , whom I'm sure are trying desparately to understand and deal with the loss of a very special man . May He Rest In Peace !!
A.S.
February 28, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family, friends and all those whose life was touched by Mr.Dennis Gomes. I worked under Mr.Gomes during his time of service in the 90's at the Taj and I can always remember him having a smile on his face and Always interacted with his employees and showing care and concern towards everyone. Mr.Gomes exemplified how each and everyone of us should strive to be towards our families and to each other. Mr.Gomes possessed the characteristics of a Godly man and utilized his talents to bless others to make their lives better. May you find comfort in your memories, each other and most importantly your faith in God.
May Mr.Gomes rest at the right hand of God.
Susan Moore
February 28, 2012
Barbara & Family,
We are so saddened and sorry for your loss. Dennis was such a wonderful, kind man. I remember meeting him in the coffee shop between shows at the Tropicana in 1975 when he worked for the Gaming Control Board. He always treated us so graciously. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerest Condolences,
Susan & Donny Moore
Gloria Patino
February 28, 2012
my condolences to the family Gomes, always will remember with affection and admiration he was my Mentor.cuando in 1990 reaches the Taj Mahal without speaking any English He believed in me. later in the Tropicana. I could grow as a person and professional.y am who I am today thanks to Mr. Gomes will never forget Mr. Gomes.
Alexis Del Fava
February 28, 2012
I knew Dennis when I was an intern at Tropicana. He made everyone feel special. I got to know his family a little bit as well and they are all just as kind. My heart goes out to them for their sudden losses. "if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it." He was a very special person.
Donna Leek
February 28, 2012
My heartfelt sympathies to the Gomes family, I worked in Trump's Legal Dept. in the 1990's...always pleasant would take time out to speak and ask how your day was..will always remember him with a smile on his face...I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come..God Bless
Lorraine Suleiman
February 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gomes family....although, I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Gomes, my husband was a huge admirer. He had worked at the Taj when Mr.Gomes was CEO, in the '90's.......He was very kind to my husband through his illness and I will remember him fondly.
Rest In Peace
The Suleiman Family
Steve Bachen
February 28, 2012
Dear Gomes Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all, in the brief time that I got to know Dennis he made a lasting impression on my life.
RIP and God Bless,
Steve Bachen
Glenn Lillie
February 28, 2012
I literally only had one regret in my 21 years' casino industry career--I never worked with Dennis Gomes. Healing and peace to your entire family.
Pam Herzog
February 28, 2012
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Gomes family. I first met Dennis in 1992 at the Taj Mahal where I worked for Nick Moles. I later worked with Dennis at Tropicana until I retired in 2005. He was a wonderful man who loved anyone he met but especially loved his family. I have many fond memories of Dennis.
Brenda Thibault
February 28, 2012
My condolences to the Gomes family.
I worked with Dennis at the Taj Mahal.
He was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. He made a great impression on me.
Soraya International Entertainment Agency
February 28, 2012
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of casino industry visionary and dear friend Dennis Gomes. His boundless energy, creativity and soul will live on forever in our hearts. Atlantic City, NJ, Las Vegas, NV and the world will never be the same without him. My heart goes out to his wonderful family with the deepest condolences for the tragic loss of Dennis Gomes.
Soraya and company
Margate, NJ
February 28, 2012
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers are with your family at this time. I new your family when you were in Las Vegas during the "Hilton Years" I used to babysit the youngest of the children, when Aaron was 3 years old. I remember Mr. Gomes to be a kind man and a sweet father. Cherish your memories for they live on...Frances Klosowski-Marakis (Las Vegas, NV)
Linda
February 28, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family of Dennis. I worked with Dennis at the Frontier & the Aladdin. He was a wonderful person.
Bridget Thomas
February 28, 2012
I am So sorry for you loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you through this tragic time. RIP Dennis
Melissa Marshall
February 28, 2012
My heart felt condolences to the family......Dennis broke the mold and was such a Hugh impact on furthering and promoting my career and many other musicians and entertainers in Atlantic City. His insight and friendly manner will be deeply missed. Melissa Marshall (Galloway,NJ)
Rest in Peace
Bill Amadeo
February 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gomes family. Mr. Gomes and I did not always see eye-to-eye but I learned to respect and admire him as I matured.
Atlantic City lost a great man in Dennis Gomes and I do hope and pray for this family will find peace because they have had to endure far too much tragedy.
R.I.P. Mr. Gomes.
Juan Molinary-Robles
February 28, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Dennis, may he rest in peace.
Thank you for all the good things you did for Gilda's Club.
(Gilda's Club Member)
February 28, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Dennis was the best president to work for and he ALWAYS had a smile for his employees. He will surely be missed by many.
ARNIE WEXLER
February 28, 2012
I HAVE NEVER MET A BETTER PERSON IN MY WHOLE LIFE THEN DENNIS
HE WAS THE MOST SPECIAL PERSON
ITS A GREAT LOSS NOT ONLY TO HIS FAMILY BUT EVERY ONE WHO EVER MET DENNIS. LOVE AND PEACE ARNIE WEXLER
Steve Saglia
February 28, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss. Dennis was a good match for Atlantic city.-- he was a good man.
May Chow
February 28, 2012
Our deepest condolences to Barbara and the family for this tremendous loss. Dennis will always be etched in our hearts forever. He is extremely remarkable,caring, compassinate and irreplacable. We are all still very shocked and full of grief . He will always be rememebered in our hearts.
Richard, May and Victoria Chow
Robin Rosenberg
February 28, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family,
Ann Fox
February 28, 2012
I was blessed to have crossed paths with such a wonderful, loving, caring, brilliant man who loved life but most importantly loved and honored his family.
My prayers are with you and may God give you comfort at this time.
RIP my friend, I will miss you and your incredible stories.
Love-Ann Fox
February 28, 2012
I met dennis once @ Resorts. He was a very sweet,and a very nice man, with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Sincerely,
Sandy Young a guest of Resorts.
Steve Saglia
February 28, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss. Dennis was a good match for Atlantic city.-- He was a good man.
February 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Barbara, Aaron, and the rest of the family. Len Koerner (Baltimore, Md.)
Renee & Charlie Fleifel
February 28, 2012
Words cannot describe how everyone is feeling, but we are are saying the same thing, how wonderful Dennis was. I have never been so touched by a person in all my life, May God bless the entire Gomes family and I prayer that you will have the strength needed to get through this tragedy. Dennis has made you all so strong and the values that he has taught his children will live on forever. Rest in Peace Dennis.
February 28, 2012
Dear Barbara and family, Ken and I are so very sorry for your loss. Ken looked up to your husband so much. He will never forget his years with Dennis doing karate at the Trop. Ken and Andrea Jennett
The Straga Family
February 28, 2012
Dennis will always be remembered in our hearts. He was a genuine person who conducted his life like a true Tang Soo Do Master. He was gracious, kind and honorable. He lived for his family. Our hearts go out to Barbara and all of their children and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, The Straga Family. Don, Lisa, Derek and Amy
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