Paul E. Gorton

Paul Gorton, 81 of Ridge, N.Y., passed peacefully at home on January 27,2024. Beloved husband to Rosemarie with whom he was blessed with 60 years of marriage. Loving & dedicated father of Christopher(Randi), Craig(Sara),Matthew(Karen). Cherished Grandpa & Pop-Pop to Nicky, Kyle(Brenda), Isabela(Matthew),Noel, Timmy(Alondra), Nadiya, Nora & sweet Owen. Loving brother to Janet Hallo.

Paul Eliot Gorton was born on February 14, 1942 and grew up in Berkeley Heights, N.J.

After graduating from JDRHS in Springfield, he went on to earn a degree in electrical engineering from Newark College of Engineering.  In 1974 he accepted a position on Long Island in the semiconductor field.  25 years later he began his second career designing signs for the Suffolk County Parks Department. This satisfied his creative nature and his love of animals and the outdoors.

Paul enjoyed boating, fishing, playing games & home improvement projects.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and supporting them in their many activities. He was an avid fan of the Commack Cougars, Smithtown Christian Knights, Eastern University Eagles, & East Moriches Baseball teams.

His greatest JOY was his FAMILY