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George Ralph Gorritz
1929 - 2017
George Ralph Gorritz
1929 - 2017
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BORN
1929
DIED
2017
George Gorritz Obituary
He was born on April 2, 1929 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico the son of the late Pedro Gorritz and Dolores Rivera Ramos also preceded in death by his favorite pet, Baron.
Mr. Gorritz was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and attended St. Brendan Catholic Church in Shallotte. He had a passion for orphan children and was instrumental in forming an orphanage while serving in the Army.
Surviving are a son, Kurt Patrick Gorritz and wife Corinna Gorritz of Bolivia; a daughter, Kelly Michelle Gorritz of Boise, Idaho; six grandchildren, Samantha, Mya, Finn, Kyanne, Niles and Jayda.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 10 AM Wednesday September 6, 2017 at St. Brendan Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to: ST. Jude's' Children's Hospital
On line condolences may be sent to: www, shallottefunerals.com.
A service of White Funeral and Cremation Service Shallotte Chapel 910-754-3333
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gary Mauney
September 6, 2017
Love and will miss you, George
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Chellie McDowell
September 5, 2017
I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!!! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME!!!
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