Obituary: Gregory Vincent Gorman, 60, of Cheshire

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home

CHESHIRE, CT
Gregory V. Gorman
“Beloved husband, step-father, brother & uncle”

GREGORY V. GORMAN 2/13/1962 - 12/28/2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Gregory Vincent Gorman, 60, of Cheshire and formerly Waterbury, CT. He was the beloved companion and husband of Josephine “Joann” (LoRusso) Flanagan for 30 years and a dedicated stepfather, brother, uncle, caregiver and friend to many. He also proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy.

Greg was born in Waterbury on February 13, 1962, a son of the late Edmond W. and Barbara (Burson) Gorman. He was a graduate of Wilby High School and enjoyed playing and coaching football and was also the Wilby High School and State record holder for the Javelin throw for many decades. Being an avid golfer, he enjoyed regular outings with friends and family members and spent many hours hitting golf balls in his backyard. As a mortgage banker & processor for Total Mortgage, he took great pride in learning his craft and furthering his skills and often enrolled in professional courses. In fact, Greg took great pride in being a self-directed learner on many subjects and spent a considerable amount of time researching anything that was of interest to his family and could be of help to someone else.

Greg loved to observe nature from his backyard which bordered a Natural Wildlife Preserve. He enjoyed feeding his hummingbirds and photographing all animals, large and small. He was especially fond and dedicated to his stepchildren’s dogs, especially Jennifer’s pack of chi-mixes, who he often cared for and played with whenever he had the chance. Greg was a selfless person when it came to his family. He loved to demonstrate his dedication and passion through his wonderful cooking and entertaining, preparing huge family feasts every Sunday and on holidays. Greg was a kind, compassionate and gentle person who loved and cared for so many people.
Beside Joann, Greg leaves his step-children, William Flanagan, Jr. (Hayley Horzepa) and Michael Flanagan of Waterbury, Jennifer Festa and her husband Eric of Cheshire, 3 brothers, Edmund W. Gorman and his wife, Eleanor of PA, David Gorman and his wife Teresa of VA, and Timothy Gorman of OH, a sister Kathleen Breuer and her husband Fred of Prospect, sisters-in-law Victoria Quinn and her husband J. Brian Quinn of Cheshire, Elizabeth Forrest of Greenwich, Linda LoRusso of Waterbury, Virginia LoRusso of Wolcott, and several nieces and nephews. Greg was predeceased by his parents, Edmond W. and Barbara (Burson) Gorman, infant nephew Zachary Gorman, nephew Thomas Gorman Palumbo, brothers-in-law Bartholomew LoRusso and Vincent LoRusso, Sr. both of Waterbury, and his mother-in-law Marie J. LoRusso of Cheshire.

Arrangements: Calling hours for Greg will be held Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 5-7 pm, with a funeral service presided by his cousin and best friend, Father Thomas Ianucci at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY. 10306, or to ALSAC/St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105