Michael Nii Armah Attoh M.D.

1947 - 2014

Michael Nii Armah Attoh M.D. obituary, 1947-2014, Irvine, CA

Michael Nii Armah Attoh M.D.

1947 - 2014

Michael Attoh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 25, 2014.
MICHAEL NII ARMAH ATTOH, M.D.

Michael Nii Armah Attoh, M.D. died in Irvine, CA, on October 24, 2014. Born in Accra, Ghana, on March 9, 1947, he was the eldest child of Emmanuel Nii Ayikwei Attoh and Mildred Agowa Attoh (née Quaye) both of whom hailed from Jamestown (Ngleshi), Accra, Ghana.
Dr. Attoh had his early education at the Methodist School in Accra, Ghana; and his secondary school education at Accra Academy School in Accra, Ghana, and Government Secondary School in Tamale, Ghana. He graduated with a medical degree from the University of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia. He completed his residency and fellowship in Internal Medicine and Hematology at Elmherst General Hospital/Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY. Throughout his life he worked as a Hematologist and Oncologist in private practice.
Dr. Attoh was a very well mannered, gentle and patient doctor who served his patients with great diligence, compassion and care. As a hematologist and oncologist, he often dealt with gravely ill patients. Despite his own battle with Multiple Myeloma, he continued to remain cheerful and provided care for his patients until his own health condition made it impossible for him to continue working.
Dr. Attoh lived in Irvine, CA, where he and his wife, Dr. Najma Latif Gandhi raised their family. He enjoyed vigorous exercise, traveling, watching sports (especially the Los Angeles Lakers, University of Southern California, and Chelsea Football Club), entertaining, participating in community events, and spending time with his family and friends. Michael was very kind and helpful to both family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family members, many friends, patients, and professional colleagues.
His family is grateful to the medical and other staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cardiovascular Medical Group for the care that they provided to Dr. Attoh during the course of his illness.
Dr. Attoh is survived by his beloved wife Najma Latif Gandhi, M.D.; daughter Ayesha Naa Ayeley Attoh Mahapatra and husband Robin Mahapatra; sons Faisal Oko Attoh, and Kamal Akwete Attoh; grandchildren Graham Akwetey Mahapatra, and Graham Akuettey Mahapatra; his siblings Edmund Attoh, M.D., Gladys Pabifio (née Attoh), Mabel Amarteifio (née Attoh), and Gertrude Nettey (née Attoh); and several close relatives in the United States, Ghana, U.K. and abroad. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral and burial service will be held for Dr. Michael Attoh at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 3, 2014, at the Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3500 Pacific View Dr., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Society of Hematology.



Arrangements under the direction of Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary FD1176, Corona Del Mar, CA.

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November 23, 2015

Audrey Quaye posted to the memorial.

March 27, 2015

Vivek Sukumaran posted to the memorial.

November 4, 2014

OLUKEMI WALLACE posted to the memorial.

Audrey Quaye

November 23, 2015

My dearest Bro Nii Armah, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you so much but know that you are at rest and in a place where there is no pain and illness. We will meet again. Rest in perfect peace! Love, prayers and blessings, Baby

Vivek Sukumaran

March 27, 2015

Rest in peace uncle mike. We miss you terribly.

Regards,
Vivek Sukumaran

OLUKEMI WALLACE

November 4, 2014

Although Dr Attoh came to the United States from Ghana, and I form Nigeria, our paths crossed in 2003, when we met at an Oncology conference.
I found him to be a very respectable, kind, caring gentleman and physician. And of course I was delighted to meet another Gem out of Africa .
We worked together in Gardena area for a short while. I learnt a lot form him, and was fascinated by his approach to private practice.
In 2008 he joined us at Healinghands Oncology . We were delighted, our patients and staff benefitted from his medical experience and expertise.
He was a very Gentle, Caring and Empathetic Physician. He puts his patients first, advocated for their treatments from insurers, and will vigorously campaign for them to approve much need treatments.
He always took time to explain to patients and their families about their care and always there to show love and support to the ones whose illnesses were grave.
He was a perfectionist.
He was a gentleman.
He was a kind doctor.
He was a much loved and respected Oncologist.
We at Healinghands miss him, when he left earlier this year, and we were hoping for him to return.
He has been taken away from us.
HE HAS GONE TO MEET THE PHYSICIANS OF THE AGES.
May you find PEACE AND REST in the Heavens.
You SERVED MANKIND WELL.
Good bye to a Great and Compassionate Physician.
Dr Olukemi Wallace, MD.

Lois Guzman

November 3, 2014

Kamal and Family,
Thinking of you on this most difficult of days and sending you strength to find your way ahead. My prayers are with you. I hope you find some comfort in the special memories you have of him.

William Conley

November 3, 2014

Miss you Mike, God bless. my prayers are with your family.

November 2, 2014

My dear Najma and family how my heart goes out to you. You and Michael were among our first neighbors when we moved to Irvine,and I still have fond memories of those days. May God comfort you in the loss of this dear kind,loving husband and father!

Alberteen Lamert

Anita Straus

November 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. Michael was a kind and gentle soul and I greatly miss him.

Dee

November 1, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:76

October 31, 2014

Dear Dr. Najma Latif Gandhi and family,
I was shocked and saddened to here that Michael passed. I will miss his warmth and humor. My visits to your home and watch the World Cup were always a treat.
It takes a minute to find a special person like Michael, an hour to appreciate him, and a day to love him, but it will takes an entire lifetime to forget my great friend Michael. It is difficult to know what to do in times like these. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely

Carlo Ernande

October 31, 2014

I offer my condolences. May God comfort and strengthen you at this difficult time.

Dee

October 31, 2014

My condolence to the family. May you find comfort and peace in God's promise, John 6:40

Michael Jordan

October 30, 2014

great man

Alyce Sherman

October 30, 2014

Dear Mrs. Attoh and family, I am so sorry for your loss, my heart is so sad for you. I am Rita Kaye's cousin. She introduced me to Dr. Mike when I came to visit. I never forgot his kind manor and gentle smile. God be with you all. Sincerely Alyce Sherman

Bryan Lambert

October 30, 2014

My prayers are with you Najma and Family. I will miss Michael. I enjoyed talking with him. He was such a kind person, wonderful neighbor and great listener.

Bruce Lambert

October 30, 2014

Ayesha, Faisal, Kamal, Najma, I can only imagine how you must be feeling losing your father and husband unexpectedly. I remember my dad (Samuel) passing and how hard it was. Just know that you are all covered in prayer. Michael was such a nice man. God be with you always, Sincerely Bruce Lambert.

October 28, 2014

MY SINCERE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL, FROM MY FAMILY IN ATLANTA GEORGIA.WE WISH THAT WE COULD BE WITH YOU MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND COMFORT YOU ALL. FROM ALMA WINN, KIMANI OSEI,MAKEDA AND MONEKA

Candy Pearson-Zweifel

October 28, 2014

Kamal,
I'm sending you virtual hugs and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family during this difficult time.

Armando Huitron

October 28, 2014

Kamal, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.

Your friends from the Latin America CE Team.
Chelsea, Juan Carlos, Maria, Zaida, Michael, Monica and Armando

Holly Snyder

October 28, 2014

Kamal, my thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family at this difficult time.

Dawn Joy

October 27, 2014

Kamal, the loss of someone like your father is never easy, but may you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people that care about you. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to let us know. Our condolences.

Jeannie Masterson

October 27, 2014

Kamal, my heart goes out to you, and your entire family, at this very difficult time. May you be comforted knowing that your Dad is at peace now.

Tracy Imo

October 27, 2014

Kamal please accept my sympathy,you and your family are in my thoughts.

Bon Carnahan

October 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the light of your love for him forever keep him your close to your heart.

October 27, 2014

My sympathy to the family. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can sustain you.
John 17:3

Craig A Cooper

October 26, 2014

Mike was a friend and wonderful human being. He was a loving husband and father. I miss him already. My thoughts are with his family; he was so very proud of all their achievements.

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November 23, 2015

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