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Rick Ricky Gore Sr.
1960 - 2019
Rick Ricky Gore Sr.
1960 - 2019
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Rick Gore Obituary
Ricky graduated from Academy High School and was also a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He worked as Vice President and General Manager at Erie Cotton Products, and Top Sales Executive at All Star Wipers of Newark, Ohio.
Ricky enjoyed entertaining and spending time with family and friends. He also loved traveling and going to sporting events. His favorite teams were the Cleveland Cavaliers (or whatever team LeBron James was on) and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ricky adored his family and had a compassionate and giving spirit.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John (Truman) Sterling; and his sisters, Linda and Diane Gore.
He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Nakeya and Javonna Gore; one son, Ricky Gore Jr., all of Erie, Pa.; his grandchildren, Amarie, Aniya, Akira, Angel, Lailana, and Gianni; six sisters, Gretta Martin, Charlotte, N.C., Henrietta Gore, Erie, Pa., Gwendolyn (Danny) Gore Brown, Los Angeles, Calif., Joe Ellen Gore, Pittsburgh, Pa., Inetta (Eddie) Jordan Bullock, Tampa, Fla., and Addie Grace Hayes, Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, Gary Gore, Chicago, Ill.; four aunts, Rhoda Martin, Irma Mitchell, Shirley Martin, and Vassie Gore, all of Gary, Ind.; his former wife, Virgie Gore, Charlotte, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Mary Alice Henderson, Erie, Pa.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Friends may visit with the family at First Good Samaritan A.M.E. Zion Church, 3209 Pennsylvania Ave., on Saturday, January 4, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., where a funeral service will immediately follow, with Rev. Darrold Hobson eulogizing. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Professional services are entrusted to Pitts Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.
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January 20, 2020
How do I say goodbye to a friend I have known since I was 15? I guess I will say thank you for being a part of my life through thick and thin.
Rest in Peace Ricky until we meet again.
To Ricky's Children and the Gore Family, Ricky loved you all so and I know he will be watching over all from Heaven.
My continued prayers as you cope during this challenging time.
Love Always,
Sandra Jones and the Entire Jones Family
Gary Shapira
January 6, 2020
Dear Henrietta & family,
Please accept my condolences. I've been out of the country and just learned of Rick's passing.
Gary
Latonya Moffett-Walker
January 4, 2020
WOW MY CONDOLENCES, SORRY 4 YOUR LOSS.YOU IS MY LIFE LONG FRIEND, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
Bishop Wesley Davis & family God's Grace Apostolic Church
January 4, 2020
To our Gore Family: May God comfort & strengthen you during the loss of dearly beloved Ricky. May his memories encourage you through the hard days. God Bless you all.
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January 4, 2020
Rest In Paradise, Cousin Ricky, much Love and Much Respect; my heart and prayers surround, your loving children, family, friends, and all those who have ever encountered your endearing presence and grace. Your legacy and memory will live on forevermore. Rest securely, in the loving arms of Almighty God.
Always,
Luvennise "Lady" Gamble
Family and the THREE KINGS
Steve Gamble
January 4, 2020
Was so sorry to hear about my friend Ricky! We grew up together from early on as kids. All living on French st as kids ... he & Lala living next to my Brother Art & family for many many years. I will always have the great memories we all shared over the many years growing up. Rest In Peace my friend. Steve fr: Pittsburgh
Terri Moyer
January 4, 2020
My condolences to the family of Ricky. Rest Easy
Tina Austin
January 4, 2020
To the Gore family I am very sorry for loss.
R.I.P Ricky.
Tina Austin
January 4, 2020
To the Gore family I am very sorry for loss.
R.I.P Ricky.
Denise Horton
January 4, 2020
My sincere condolences to my cousins on the loss of your loved one. May he rest in eternal peace and the Lord continue to bless and keep you all in his care.
January 3, 2020
Forever will you're warm smile and humor enlighten our hearts with peace.
Bernice Hemphill
January 3, 2020
Rest in Peace Ricky
Nona Barnes
January 3, 2020
My condolences to the family of Ricky. He was such a wonderful person, kind, always had a smile. He will be surely missed but never forgotten. RIP my friend
January 3, 2020
My prayers Condolence to the Gore family, RIP Ricky!! Emma j Cooper and family...
Sharonda Toran
January 3, 2020
Ricky was a great motivator and he inspired many to succeed. You have our Deepest Condolences from the entire Toran Family.
Denise McConnell
January 3, 2020
To the Gore and Martin family, Heartfelt sympathy. May God comfort you in this time of Sorrow. He was a good man. Gone too soon.. R.I.P Ricky
Loretta Ritchie
January 3, 2020
My condolences to the Gore family on the passing of Ricky May God give you comfort Rest in Paradise Ricky♥
Panchitta Robinson
January 3, 2020
My condolences to the family of Mr. Ricky Gore Sr.
sharon henderson
January 3, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 3, 2020
Condolences to the family. May peace and comfort surround you during this difficult time.
James Darby
Lyn Darby
Lequinn Arrington
January 3, 2020
Heaven has gained another angel, R.I.H Cousin. My condolences to all who loved him.
Stacy Pinkston-Howze
January 3, 2020
My thoughts are with the Gore and Martin family at this time. May God give you comfort and peace as your love one transitioned. Ricky will be deeply missed by the Pinkston, Logan and Carson family. Your Beloved friend Stacy Pinkston till we meet again.
Tony Goudy
January 3, 2020
I would like to offer my condolences to the Gore family. Rick was such a good person as well as a good friend.
Johnny Johnson
January 3, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ricky Gore. Ricky was an outstanding young man and I was glad to count him as a friend. May God comfort and bless you during this time.
Deidre Coleman
January 3, 2020
My sincere condolence to the Gore family. May the love of God comfort, strengthen and fill your heart with His peace as you mourn your loss.
Ricky was a good high school and college friend. I have very found memories from our time at Upward Bound in high school, and college days at IUP. Ricky was a very kind hearted and nice person, he was smooth and a really good fast dancer :). Even now, as I think about our time at UB and IUP, leaves a smile. Rest in peace my friend!
Love and prayer to his family.
Lydia Coleman-Hooks
January 3, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Gore family, Ricky will be missed by all, he was always a great guy. I pray God's Peace and Comfort over you all during this time.
DARIA Skladanowski-Marnella
January 3, 2020
Gwen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Stacey Crockett
January 3, 2020
Fly High Ricky. You will be missed.
Felicia Hampton
January 3, 2020
Rest easy my friend, till we meet again. I will keep you in my memory, always!!
Alvin Vincent
January 3, 2020
RIH Ricky! My condolences and prayers for the family of this kind gentleman.
Cynthia Darby
January 2, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Duvarol Prater
January 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin&Elizabeth Cooper
January 1, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gore family. He will be dearly missed. Stay encouraged God bless you all!
Ira Quinn
January 1, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
James Pearson
December 31, 2019
To one of the brothers that was down for friends and family. We will always remember how you light up a room with your presence. You will be truly missed...
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