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Anna Gortych Obituary
Anna M Gortych age 89, of Pompton Plains NJ, died peacefully on Saturday May 26th at Chilton Medical Center surrounded by her loving children. Anna was born in Clifton, NJ on April 5th, 1929 to Theodora (Markowitz) and Michael Misechko. She was raised in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School and the Washington School for Secretaries in Newark NJ. She worked at Stevens Institute of Technology as a secretary in the engineering department. She was married in 1952 to Joseph M. Gortych M.D. and moved to Wayne NJ in 1955 where her husband established one of the first general practice medical offices in Wayne. Over the years Anna was active in the Rosary Society of St. Mary's and Annunciation parishes. After raising five children Anna went back to school and was proud to receive her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from William Paterson University. She was never happier than when she was with her family and friends and will be tremendously missed. Anna was predeceased by her husband Joseph, her brother Emmanuel Misechko, and her sister Mary Allamares. Anna is survived by her daughter Eileen Conforti and husband Dr. Victor Conforti of Tilton NH, her daughter Patricia Gortych and husband Raymond Pinney of Boonton Township NJ, her son Michael Gortych and wife Lois Gortych of Clinton CT, her son Thomas Gortych and wife Lisa Gortych of Wayne NJ, and son Joseph Gortych and wife Jenifer Wowk of Miami FL. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Anna, Dorothy, Kristen, Kevin, Kyle, Lisa, and Evan, and three great grandchildren Daniel, Cora, and Daniel Joseph. A celebration of her life will be held at a memorial mass at The Church of the Annunciation, 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne NJ on Saturday June 23 at 11:00am. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Doctors Without Borders (212) 763-5779 or via the Internet at https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
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William Quaglio
June 22, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Dr. Gortych was our GP for years. My condolences again.
Carl Restivo M.D.
June 21, 2018
Anna Gortych's son Thomas and I share a special bond as we are both sons of NJ family physicians. Tommy and I both share music as an avocation as well. I suspect he gets his love of music from his mother Anna. Some of my happiest times were when i was playing my accordion for her and her friends at birthday parties, playing at Tommy and Lisa"s house during the long blackout during Hurricane Sandy, and at Anna's retirement home at Cedar Crest. When we had dinner together, her sense of humor, practical wisdom, and gentle demeanor made her great company. My condolences to her family. Sincerely, Carl Restivo M.D.
Marianne Lennon
June 21, 2018
Patty and Lisa and the Gortych family. With deepest sympathies
Marisol Burgos
June 20, 2018
Our deepest condolences on the loss of this lovely lady that we had the pleasure of meeting.
The Burgos family
Judy B.
June 18, 2018
I wish to give my condolences for the loss of your Loved One. May the God of peace give you strength to endure. 1 Peter 5:6,7.
Judy B.
June 18, 2018
My condolences to the Family. May God strengthen the Family during this very difficult time. Isa. 41:10,13.
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