Paul E. Gorton
February 14, 1942 ~ January 27, 2024
Born in:
Summit, NJ
Resided in:
Ridge, NY
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
Services
Visitation: January 31, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Visitation: January 31, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Mass: February 1, 2024 11:00 am
St. John the Baptist R.C. Church
1488 N Country Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-4339
www.sjbwr.org
Private- Cremation:
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Paul E. Gorton 's name.
I knew Paul and his wife Rosie since early grade school. They remain the epitome of class. Sorry for the loss
Dear Hilary …
Thank you so very much for your beautiful comment.💕
Paul’s passing is still so surreal to me.
60 years of marriage is a lifetime..
Love, Rosemarie
May you rest in peace and may His perpetual light shine upon you! You will be sorely missed@
Rosie, I was shocked and so saddened by seeing this on Facebook. You two were the perfect couple and have such a lovely family. May God shine his light on all of you in this time of sorrow and big adjustment to his loss. Praying for you all.
I first met Paul when he came to join the St.Patrick’s
Choir … he was always a devoted member and a team player, extremely supportive and a friend to all! He will be missed but not forgotten 💔🎶🙏😇
Paul sing with the choirs of angels !🎶🎶😇