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Mary Gorey Obituary
November 2, 1934 - April 24, 2025
Lillian Gorey, 90, passed away peacefully on April 24. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, Lillian was born in 1934 in New York City to Henry and Eloise Valerga. She grew up on the Lower East Side and in Astoria, Queens, attending Julia Richman High School. In 1960, she married Robert F.S. Gorey and supported his long U.S. Army career with grace. Among her happiest years were those spent raising her family in Northern Italy. After settling in Richmond, Virginia,
Lillian became a faithful parishioner and volunteer at St. Edward Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, and is survived by her brother Robert (Dorothy) Valerga; children Robert Bonnie), Chris (Suzy), and Janice Gorey; and grandchildren Grace, Evelyn, Robbie, Owen, and Sam. A memorial service will be held May 27 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Richmond. Memorial gifts may be made to the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary at St. Edward Catholic Church.
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Rhonda Ediss Hammonds
May 18, 2025
My sincerest condolences. Lillian was such a sweet woman. For many years I was her beauty consultant. I remember doing a skin care class by candlelight as a storm has caused a power outage. We had so much fun! I enjoyed her as a person and she had a smile that would light up the room. I have thought about her many times. I know she will be greatly missed by all.
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