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Eleanor Gorczyca Obituary
Eleanor Lillian Richardson Gorczyca, 90, of Charlottesville, died on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at a local hospital.
She was born on April 21, 1920, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of the late James Michael Richardson and Gertrude Leise Richardson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Gorczyca; her son, Walter S. Gorczyca; a sister, Gertrude Burke; and a brother, Harry Richardson.
Eleanor was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and the Senior Center. She formerly served as a volunteer grandparent in Ms. Julie Weavers 4th grade classes at Jackson Via Elementary School in Charlottesville.
Surviving her are a daughter, Andrea G. Williams and her husband, Philip, of Charlottesville; a brother, James M. Richardson Jr. and his wife, Margaret "Peggy", of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private.
The family suggests that desired memorial contributions be made to the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 401 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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June 24, 2010
Dear Gorczyca family,
I was sorry to hear of Eleanor's passing. Many years ago, we were employed at the same company in Newark. She was a delight to know. Gert was my best friend at Sacred Heart School.
Sincerely,
Mary ( Mc Donald) Jones
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June 21, 2010
Dear Andy & Phil:
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt El's passing. I will always cherish all of the wonderful memories of her, especially the family parties and her dollhouses. She was always the life of the party.
Love
(your cousin)
Patti
Julie Weaver
June 21, 2010
Dear Gorczyca Family,
On behalf of the "grandkids", I would like to once again express my sympathy in the passing of Grandma Gorczyca. Mrs. Gorczyca was truly loved by all of my students.
The best part was the friendship that we developed and maintained even after she was no longer able to make visits to Jackson-Via.
I am thankful that my students and I had the pleasure to know and love Mrs. Gorczyca. She will always have a special place in our hearts.
Thank you for sharing her with us!
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