John E. Gorr

(Asbury Park Press)

JOHN E. GORR
AGE: 52 JACKSON TWP.
John E. Gorr, 52, of Jackson Twp., NJ, passed away suddenly on March 22,2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Twp., NJ. John was a graduate of DeVry Technical College. He entered the technology service field and worked for a number of companies including InterData, Perkin-Elmer, Syntrex, Telcordia and most recently as a Product Manager with Avaya Incorporated in the UC-Global Offer and Market Readiness Division located in the Lincroft, NJ, office. John derived great pleasure from serving others as was evident in his involvement and membership with the Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 and Lakewood Elks Lodge #1432. He treasured his volunteer hours which he spent with the North Stelton Fire Department in Piscataway and the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company #1. He also served as an EMT for both townships. His favorite hobby/pastime was hunting and fishing with his son and friends as well as cooking on the grill for anyone who was hungry. John was happiest when he was doing something to make someone else happy and always doing so with a smile on his face. John was devoted and steadfast in his Roman Catholic faith and took pride in his role as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Aloysius Church. Everyone who encountered John always commented on his cheerful nature and uplifting outlook on life. John always loved to please the people around him especially his wife and children who were the very center of his life. They are truly heartbroken by the void that John's sudden departure has caused for all of them. He will be missed eternally!
John was predeceased by his Mother, Jennie Gorr; his Sister, Barbara Klimash; and his Brother, Russell Gorr. He will be forever missed by his Wife, Ann Eyler Gorr and his Children, Erin Gorr, Colleen Gorr, and Kevin Gorr of Jackson Twp., NJ. He is also survived by his Father, Russell Gorr and his Wife, Betty of Cornelia, GA; his Grandmother, Lillian Abenes of Demorest, GA; his Brother, Rob Gorr and his Wife, Denise of Middlesex, NJ; his Father-in-law, John H. Eyler, Jr. of Cranberry Twp., PA and his Companion, Carm Corrado; his Brother-in-law, John H. Eyler III and his Wife, Mary D'Urso Eyler of Cranberry Twp., PA; and his Sister-in-law, Bernadette Eyler Smith and her Husband, Lowell M. Smith of Allison Park, PA. John is also survived by a number of loving nieces and nephews, including Robert and Natalie Gorr; John IV and Christie Eyler; Abigail and Lowell Smith IV; and Matt & Carly Klimash. His sudden passing made all of us gratefully aware of how many relatives, friends, co-workers, and neighbors treasured their relationship with John, as was displayed by the generous showering of help and support which they have provided to us during this very difficult journey in our lives.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at The George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. A funeral gathering will be offered on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. His Funeral Liturgy will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ. Interment will follow. For directions and further information, please visit www.hasslerfuneralhome.com.