Gregory Moore Gorog

Gregory Moore Gorog passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 35. Born in Fairfax County, he was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
He attended First Colonial High School, graduated from Bishop Sullivan Catholic School and earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 2011.
Gregory lived a life of adventure, creativity, and deep faith. Throughout the years, he called many places home, most recently fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning a house on the water in Merritt Island, Florida. In his final days, he returned to Virginia Beach to be close to his family.
Greg's love for problem-solving and the ocean shaped his career, leading him to spend his professional life in the marine industry. He worked for Cummins, Volvo, and Mercury Marine, where he applied his engineering expertise to advancing marine technology. In 2017, he took a step away from his career to explore the world on his own terms. He traveled more than most do in a lifetime, with some of his most remarkable journeys taking him to Chili, India, Cuba, Ukraine, Vietnam, Scotland, Hungary, and the Caribbean, only to name a few.
Greg's faith was the cornerstone of his life. He firmly believed in the teachings of the Catholic Church and, in his final years, practiced with unwavering sincerity and devotion. His commitment to his faith was constant, shaping his actions, guiding his decisions, and bringing him peace.
Beyond his professional accomplishments and spiritual dedication, Greg possessed a rare and remarkable talent for anything he set his mind to. Whether writing music, surfing, dancing, or practicing yoga, he approached every pursuit with passion and mastery, excelling with a natural ease that inspired those around him.
Gregory is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Susan Moore Gorog, brothers Jonathan Gorog (Anna), and Colby Gorog, sister Kelly Gorog Gray (Luke), nieces Eliana and Annie, nephew Augustine and countless Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends, left behind, who will forever carry his spirit in the lessons he taught, the laughter he sparked, and the love he so freely gave.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Chesapeake, VA, on Friday, April 4 at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Benedict's Catholic Church.