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William Gorzynski Obituary
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William Edward Gorzynski, 80, entered Eternal Life Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of Louis Gorzynski Sr. and Frances Biezunski Gorzynski.
William was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School. He was a longtime member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Union and worked many years at Honeywell Inc., Albany, N.Y.
He was the husband of the late V. Fair Gorzynski; father of Jill Elliott (John); proud grandfather of Liza Elliott, Grace Elliott, and Gretchen Elliott; brother of the late Barbara O'Brien and Louis Gorzynski Jr.; brother-in-law of Joyce Gorzynski; beloved uncle of John Gorzynski, Michelle Quentin, John O'Brien, Gail Dillion (Dan) and Karen O'Brien.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with William's family Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany, N.Y. 12206. His funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only.
The Rite of Committal will be held at a later date at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com
Those wishing to remember William in a special way may send a contribution to American Bladder Cancer Society, 12 Flansburg Ave., Dalton, Mass. 01226.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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michael smith
May 19, 2025
very sorry for the loss of a great neighbor and friend for over 60 years. twiller street was a great place to raise a family back in those days . I have many memories of playing and watching others play ball. we all had great times and friends that lasted all our lives. not many of us are left and billy was certainly one of those guys. RIP my friend
Mike smith
The Hummel´s
May 19, 2025
Jill - our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. We have such fond memories of being next door neighbors and our summer weekends at Dowerskill pool.
john gorynski
May 18, 2025
Rest in peace Uncle Billy thankyou for the laughs and your kindness Love your nephew Johnny Gorzynski
Eden Earley-Mosher
May 18, 2025
Jill & Family. I'm so sorry to hear about Bill. I have so many great memories of Bill/Fair and my parents. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
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May 16, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Peter Farnan
May 15, 2025
I´m very sad lost my best friend since I was five years old!
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