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PAUL J.
He was an avid fan and supporter of Villanova Basket-ball and the Phillies. He and Diana loved to travel and visited more than 30 countries. Everyone knew his political leanings and he was looking forward to 2020!
Paul is survived by Diana, five children: Paula Tansey (Dave), Katie Gentile (Jean), Meg McKenna, Thomas Gormley (Jill), and Christine Anderson (Bill), and three step-children: Allen Purkiss (Shira), Christopher Purkiss (Sarah) and Cyndi Speight (Petr), 17 grand-children and a great grand-daughter.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in the Villanova Room, Connelly Center, Villanova University, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul's name to Laps for Lexi, P.O. Box 10958, Silver Spring, MD 20914, www.lapsforlexi.org
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J. Mark Davis
May 17, 2022
i had a moment today and remembered Paul Gormley. i was a student of his at Villanova in the early 80's. i very much enjoyed and learned from his lessons and experience.
Lisa Brownlee
December 30, 2019
I recently found out about pauls passing i was so sorry to hear the news. Paul was my cousins step father. I met paul when i was in college. I enjoyed talking with paul over many occassions and visits out to devon pa over the yrs. Rest in peace paul.
William Frey
September 11, 2019
It was the last week of classes at Villanova in 1964, I was a freshman and barely surviving Calculus with Prof Gormley. I had a week to study for the final in his class and went to his office to see if he could suggest how to prepare. At that point in time the derivative concepts just never made sense,like listening to jazz and not getting it. Professor Gormley gave me some old finals to study and work on and everyday up to the exam I met with him briefly to review the material. Either he was kind or I aced the exam because it was the best "C" I ever got in my life. I went on to graduate with a Math minor, got a PhD in Psychology from the University of Vermont and taught at Middlebury College and Castleton University. I have never forgotten the kindness of this man and have credited him many times in my career as a model of what it is to be a teacher and genuinely care. Upon reading of his passing in the Villanova Magazine, my tears are of joy for such a wonderful man. Best to his family and thank you for sharing him.
Jim Vincenzo VU 1968
June 11, 2019
Sincerest condolences to the Gormley family.
June 6, 2019
May you have peace and may God comfort your grieving heart.
June 6, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief 1 Corinthians 15:26.
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