Gilbert B. Sorg

SORG
Gilbert B., 86, of Wilmington, NC, formerly from Tenafly, NJ died June 23, 2013. Born on July 8, 1926 to Louis and Rose Delmonte Sorg, Gilbert is survived by his wife, Sandra and his children, Chris Sorg (Sherry) of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Deborah Langan (Tom), Leland, NC, Betty Ann Berube (Jim) of Little Silver, NJ, Will Sorg of Manasquan, NJ, Steve Sorg (Sherry) of Wall, NJ, Greg Sorg (Stacy) of Oak Park, IL, and Michael Sorg of Wilmington, NC. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sean, Kynna, Will, Jr., Kristen, Jessica, Jaimie, Kirsten, Kimberly, Connor and Brady.
Gil was born and raised in Rutherford, NJ. He proudly served in the Navy during WWII as Quartermaster on a minesweeper in the Pacific. After returning from service he went on to continue his education at Brown University, Fairleigh Dickenson and St. Peter's College.
Gil worked in the financial printing industry at Sorg Printing Company, a national financial printer. He began as a part-time shop employee to Sales Manager, President and CEO.
Aside from his work, his greatest passion was fishing at the Jersey shore in Manasquan and in Wilmington, NC since locating there in 1993. In addition to fishing he was an avid golfer. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his love of fishing and boating, his love for his family and his never-ending frustration towards his golf game.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home on June 26th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A short memorial service will immediately follow.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com
Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, Bradley Creek Chapel, 315 Willow Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409. 910-794-7171.