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Benjamin Gorey Obituary
Benjamin W. Gorey, 74, of Kingston Township, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Port Blanchard, he was a son of the late Benjamin J. and Mildred Vargason Gorey. Benjamin graduated from Pittston Central Catholic High School and continued his education at Penn State University, earning an associate's degree in Engineering. Benjamin was a member of the 109th Army National Guard for 23 years retiring with the rank Master Sergeant. He was employed for 20 years at Brodder and Associates as a city planner. Benjamin served as a zoning officer for Kingston Township and was a volunteer on the Township's Planning Board. He was a life time member of Harvey's Lake Rod and Gun Club, a member of the Pittston Central Catholic High School Reunion Committee, and the National Rifle Association. Benjamin was an expert marksman winning several awards and enjoyed refinishing and building Muzzleloaders. Benjamin was a member of St. Barbara's Church, Exeter, the former St. Anthony of Padua Church. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, the former Rosemary Pieczynski; sons, Benjamin W. Gorey Jr. and his wife, Suzanna, Lake George, N.Y.; Edmund J. Gorey and his wife, Kristine, Glenwood, Md.; daughter, Roseann M. Gorey, Swoyersville, and her significant other, Bill Lewis; his cherished grandchildren, Madeline, Samantha, Nathan, Nicholas, Emily and Cooper Gorey; brother, Charles Gorey; sister, Elaine Egolf; good friend and brother-in-law, Edmund Pieczynski; and two nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday in the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, PA. 18708. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. in St. Barbara's Church, 28 Memorial St., Exeter, PA. 18643. Interment will be made in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Disabled American Veterans, Attn: Gift Processing, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, or the Salvation Army, 17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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Francesca Mack
November 3, 2011
Dear Rosemary, My sister Theresa called to tell me of Ben's passing. You had a long and wonderful life together and I fondly remember back to your courting days. Wolfgang and I send our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Your cousin,
Francesca Greskiewicz Mack
David A. Dzurek
November 3, 2011
To the Gorey family especially Wife Rose, daughter Roseann and brother in-law Edmund my deepest regret of the passing life of Ben. My prayers go out to the family of this great father. As I have been told Rose and Ben were very close. Rose may my strength be passed on to you in this time of sorrow, your strength shall be a beckon to your family to carry on as time goes by. Remember Ben loved you all and his memory will live on through your lives. God Bless.
Respectfully your friend,
David A. Dzurek
November 3, 2011
Dear Gorey family I am sorry for the loss of a great husband and father. I did not know Ben to well but Rose I know you, your daughter Rosanne and brother Edmund. Always remember Rose, Ben well always be with you, and would want you to be strong for your children. My prays are with you.
Your friend,
Celeste Kucinski
November 3, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to this family. I didn't know Mr. Gorey personally, but i am great friends with his daughter Roseann. He must have been an amazing man, husband, and father, because he raised a beautiful, loving daughter. My heart goes out to her and the entire family. Mr. Gorey is now in a glorious paradise our minds can't even fathom. Rejoice in that and remember the life he lived and the love he shared. His family and friends were so blessed to know him! Prayers for you all!
Jon and Caroline Fornshell
November 2, 2011
Ed, Kristi and family--May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We enjoyed the stories you told of you dad and childhood..he truly was a great man. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your entire family as you deal with your loss.
Edmund Grace
November 2, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of Ben's passing. My deep condolences go out to his wife and children as well as his siblings Charles and Elaine.
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