Reid Matthew Gorecki

Biography

Reid Gorecki September 9, 2004 - May 11, 2023

Reid Matthew Gorecki passed away at the age of 18 on Thursday May 11, 2023. Reid embodied an all encompassing creativity and tenderness of spirit he shared with the world through his art and his charismatic, funny, and sensitive personality. From infancy and through the entire span of his short life, his drive to make meaningful art and treat everyone with compassion and with fairness made a tremendous impact. In a recent artist statement he said "Through my sketchbooks, my writing, my music, my sculpture, my film and animations I am coping, growing, and getting the never ending flood of ideas out of my head as best I can so they don't overflow. Bringing all these facets of making together is by definition artistic experimentation, is me and is my work. If someone is able to connect with something I have made, or if the work speaks to even one person, I am satisfied. I know art helps me to feel connected, not alone and that is important for everyone."


Reid is survived by his mother, Alicia Gorecki, his grandmother, Milli Gorecki, his aunts and uncles, Dan Gorecki (Lori), Dana Yaross (Joel), Aaron Gorecki (Summer), his cousins, Paige (Travis), Samantha (Jake), Hannah, Jordyn, Addison, Milanna, and extended family members. Reid is also survived by the exponential number of friends, teachers, supporters and community members who have lovingly embraced and encouraged his untamable passion to make art and treat everyone with love, acceptance, and to meet them where they are.


You are invited to join us at:


Visitation and Gathering In the Chapel of the Gardens and Mountain View Mausoleum Courtyard


May 23, 2023

4:00-6:00pm

Immediately followed by a Funeral Service


6:30pm-8:00pm

Donations in honor of Reid will be accepted via QR Code and/or Physical Donation box at the Mountain View Memorial Gathering and Service on Tuesday, May 23rd from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Donations can be sent using ZELLE: to ALICIA at alicia@aliciagorecki.com


You are invited to add your tributes, memories, stories and photos at the bottom of this page, only one photo per post. It will appear under the submission feed and in MEMENTOS tab. If you have a large collection of photos of Reid or videos or would like to add a video tribute, they can be shared directly with Reid's mom via email: Alicia@aliciagorecki.com To view and learn more about Reid's artwork please visit: www.reidgore.com