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Stanley Gorski Obituary
He was born in Manchester on June 20, 1942, the son of Stanley Sr. and Stella (Mlocek) Gorski. He attended St. Casimir grammar school and graduated from Bishop Bradley High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in English from St. Anselm College.
During his senior year in college, "Tiny G," as he was known at the time, received a request for him to apply for a teaching position at Bradley. He had been teaching at the high school ever since.
During his 51 years of teaching in the English department at Trinity High School (formerly Bishop Bradley), Stanley was highly respected as an excellent educator, mentor and friend to everyone he came in contact with. He had a special love of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in Middle English and succeeded in passing this passion along by reading aloud to thousands of students. In Stan's first year of teaching, he was also freshman football and basketball coach. In addition to his teaching duties, he volunteered as Trinity High's varsity basketball, track, tennis, and cheerleading coach as well as serving as the school's athletic director for many years.
An avid cribbage player, Stan has won 12 season championships playing for the Mount Royale Club 1 in Manchester. For much of his life, he was an active parishioner of St. Hedwig Church.
He leaves behind his daughter, Charlotte Rose Gorski of Buffalo, N.Y.; her mother, Marigrace (O'Leary) Brown of Manchester; one brother, Richard Gorski and wife Sandy of Telford, PA; three nieces, Kelly Godfrey and husband Michael of Limerick, Pa., Amy Thompson and husband Garrett of Harleysville, Pa., and Betsy Swanker and husband Brian of Coopersville, Pa. He also touched the hearts of many loving cousins, lifelong friends and thousands of Pioneers.
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SERVICES: Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at a time and place to be announced. Committal prayers and burial will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Bedford.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Trinity High School Guardian Angel Fund, 581 Bridge St, Manchester, 03104.
To send an online message of condolence, go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Gorski
Annette N Dube
August 13, 2020
Watch over M G. And Charlotte in a special way right now I could never forget you.
Annette
anonyomous
August 21, 2013
I never met you or heard of you until now. I came across your story Stan, accidently, by scanning across the Trinity HS website...beautiful dedication. I'm in awe of such an incredible human being and ambassador for Christ you were! I can't help but get emotional and teary eyed just reading over your friend's and student's true accounts and impacting moments you instilled to these people. You are so in heaven and so sorely missed. You gave youself to these people Stan. Must have been a great feeling knowing what you did for your fellow man lying on that bed minutes away from Jesus' embrace.
A true 'Hero'miles above many so-called media driven psuedo role models of today.
Makes me feel so inadequate.
Love you Stan.
Chris Kelliher
August 21, 2013
If I can make an impact on 1/4 of the people Mr Gorski did in I will die a happy man. I will pass along as much of his wisdom to my children as humanly possible. My heart goes out to the Gorski family.
Bob Keaney
August 21, 2013
My condolences to the family. He was truly a gentleman, gentle man, great teacher and coach. I was honored to be a student of his at Bradley '66.
Jim & Margaret Gaudet
August 21, 2013
Stan Gorski was a tremendous mentor and educator, and a good friend to our three eldest daughters - especially our third daughter Tricia (who called him "Twin"). Imagine the impact and influence this man has had on literally generations of students. He will be missed, and his iconic tenure will never be replicated.
August 20, 2013
Mr. Stan Gorski, Thank you for teaching my children. What a great man, teacher, and friend to the students at Trinity
Sally, Chris, Stephanie Thoman
August 20, 2013
I was so sadden to hear that Mr. Gorski
had left us.He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew. He always could make
time to encourage faculty or students.
He was the cornerstone that held Trinity up. Charlotte Treadwell
Christine Quinn Dawson
August 20, 2013
I am so sorry that Mr. Gorski has left us, but I am so grateful that I knew him and was fortunate enough to have him as a teacher. He will not be forgotten. (c/o '92)
Antonio Klarakis
August 20, 2013
Mr. Gorski was a true inspiration to us all. Always managed to put a smile on everyone's face. Will truly be missed.
Class 96
August 20, 2013
God Bless this wonderful man...
Student 96
August 20, 2013
Earth will never be the same...but heaven just got better.
Anonymous Lucky Student
August 20, 2013
In the course of one's school years, you come across a multitude of teachers. Very few actually stand out. Mr. Gorski stands out like a sore thumb as one of the most awesome teachers. I wasn't a big fan of English, nor was I anywhere near a perfect student, however, Mr. Gorski accepted that and was constantly pushing me to do my best no matter what I'm doing. He was such a kind, intelligent, gentle person. He will always be a 'sore thumb' to me. My only regret is that my children won't be able to experience his "lessons" not only in English but also in life...
Johns Mazalewski
August 20, 2013
Stan was my basketball coach at St. Hedwig's C.Y.O in the early days of his coaching career.
On Saturdays he would supervise the C.Y.O. practices at St. Joseph Grammar School.
He would allow me to 'hang around' and shoot hoops between the teams practices.
He would send me to the Red Arrow to pick up lunch and would always buy me a cheeseburger with fries!
Stan was a great coach, role model and inspired me and many kids to play sports, work hard and study in school.
A truly great human being- One of a Kind !
John Mazalewski
Anonymous Class of '96
August 20, 2013
I am saddened to hear of the loss of probably the best teacher in the history of teachers. He not only taught English, but also how to live each day the best way you can. His laugh and his smile will forever be engrained in my memory. Although he was a humble man, I only hope he knew deep down inside how special he was and how he was so very admired, respected, and loved. God Bless you and your family.
August 19, 2013
I had Mr. Gorski back in the late 70's. My son will be a senior this year. I ran into Stan in the THS hallways several months ago and asked when he might retire. His response was "when I'm no longer breathing"...He was true to his word!...A great man who will be missed.
Denny Shea
August 19, 2013
Heaven has a new Angel today. Rest in peace Stan.
Dotty Hartman-Schwad
August 19, 2013
R.I.P Mr. Gorski. Thank you for watching over me when I came back to Trinity after my accident (1981). You will not be forgotten. May peace be with you and your family during this time.
August 19, 2013
I attended Bishop Bradley HS from 09/64-06/68. Stan was one of my English teachers as well as on of my football coaches from 1965-1967. He was a great coach, teacher and a great guy. He came to one of our reunions. He will be missed.
Mike Barnea
BBHS Class of '68
San Jose, CA
Shane O'Neil
August 19, 2013
Mr. Gorski's intelligence, wit and wisdom will be sorely missed by those he taught and those he would have had he stayed on this earth a bit longer.
He was one in a million and will be missed by many.
August 19, 2013
Stan,
It was great to have know you.
Bob Molloy
Francesca Klarakis
August 19, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bob Sullivan
August 19, 2013
It is sad to learn of the passing of yet another of my 1958 Bishop Bradley classmates. Stan's death will leave a huge void in the hearts of anyone fortunate enough to have known him. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family.
Annette Dube
August 19, 2013
He not only inspired students but teachers as well. I taught with him for 17 years and will never forget the gavel and the yell I could hear downstairs in my room. I would smile and tell my students, I guess they got the answer wrong. My thoughts are with Charlotte,Mary Grace, Dennis, Barbara, Betty, Karen, Joann, Caroline, Moe, Patty Jack Carol C. at this time. I know I forgot others dear to him. I believe they should be mentioned for it is a great loss to the ones who dealt closely with him. Trinity,s family will morn but the heavens will rejoice. That booming yet gentle voice will always be heard in our hearts.
August 19, 2013
God rest his soul. He was an amazing teacher and he will be missed. I hope his family will find comfort in all the thoughts and prayers.
Jane Paradis-Button
August 19, 2013
My thoughts are with his daughter, Charlotte, who was born during (or soon after) my time at THS, as well as his family and friends.
I loved my time in his English class, his room filled to overflowing with books from all periods of literature. His kindness, intelligence and humor will always be remembered!
Edward Pisani
August 19, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Stanley from 1978-1982. He was a great guy and influenced generations of students. He will truly be missed.
j v
August 19, 2013
Believe it or not this man was the only teacher during my high school years to give me a compliment, that random act of kindness has always stuck with me, it meant a lot. Great teacher, Greater man.
Monique Smith
August 19, 2013
It was an absoulute privilege to sit in Mr. Gorski's class and be taught by the best. He made a special deal with me that if I got a certain grade in his class he would give me the Clint Eastwood poster off the wall in his classroom. Well, I got the grade and Mr. Gorski stuck to our deal and gave me the poster at the end of the year. I kept that poster for many years after that even through moves with it's tears and it falling apart. I will never forget him. What a wonderful man and an outstanding educator.
Deb Dudziak-Lambert
August 19, 2013
Our loss of Mr. Gorski is heaven's gain. His dedication to his students was exceptional.
My condolences to his family.
Denise P
August 19, 2013
I had the fortune to have Stanley Gorski as my english teacher at Trinity. He had a great personality and wit about him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
August 19, 2013
A tremendous loss to our family with the passing of Stan. I personally am going to miss our monthly telephone get togethers that we shared over the many years while he taught at Bradley/Trinity. Whenever I would come into contact with graduates from the school during their in-processing to the installation here at Fort Lewis, I would mention Stan's name to them and there was never a bad word mentioned about him or his teachings. In fact, one prior student told me that if he needed a brother in life, he would find someone like Stan to fill the void. We send our deepest condolences to his daughter Charolotte Rae and to his brother Richard on the loss of their loving father and brother and may his dearly departed soul rest in pace this day in the house of the Lord. To all other relatives and friends, I wish I could attend the services for Stan; however, family medical problems preclude traveling by air at this time. My two sisters, Phyllis and Sandra in California expressed their condolences to the family through me at this time and were in shock to learn of his passing. Stan is going to be missed by many especially all of the students that he had in his English classes over the 52 years at Bradley/Trinity and believe they have lost a true lifetime friend who will always be remembered during their growing years. Word is being sent to the missions in Africa of Stan's passing to a few teachers within the Christian Brother family who he had shared teaching assignments with over his years and the likes of Brother Brendan Foley, Brother Jerome Cox and former Brother Edmund Baldsdon will share my mail with others that I cannot reach. Pray for his departed soul and that he may begin a program in paradise for all of us when we arrive and hear his famous readings and writing of Chaucer. I found no one better in life who could recite from memory the beautiful works of Chaucer even into our 71 years of life. Yes, we were the same age and I am truly going to miss my "dearest and inspiring cousin."
John F. Gorski
Olympia, Washington as well as my wife Judith and sisters Phyllis and Sandra in Novato and Santa Rose California
Kent Hutchinson
August 19, 2013
Glad to see him at the 50th in 2008
Kate Graveline (Bartlett)
August 19, 2013
Some of my best memories from Trinity High School involve this wonderful man. I am forever grateful for his guidance and support in my decision to go to St.A's College. Charlotte, I hope you find peace in knowing what a wonderful man your dad is and how many lives he truly touch. All my love.
david wenners
August 19, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sean Van Anglen
August 19, 2013
Mr. Stan Gorski was a great person and always believed in his students. He was like family to all of us. I am lucky to be one of the 5 people in my family to have him as a Teacher. He will forever hold a special place in all of our hearts.
Kelly L
August 19, 2013
Mr Gorski was a great man and will truly be missed. He had and infectios way about him. Our thoughts and prayers to his family at this time.
Kelly L
and the staff of Webster Street Internal Medicine
Marlene Lein
August 19, 2013
While I never had Stan as a teacher when at Trinity, I know he was a legend, well respected and admired. This is a huge loss for the Trinity family. Stan was the embodiment of Pioneer Pride. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Hoepp
August 19, 2013
He was a great teacher, well respected, fun loving person. He will be missed by so many. You will always be remembered. Miss you and Love you. Class of 1994
Heather Henriquez (Duford)
August 19, 2013
My family and I were so sad to hear of Mr. Gorski's passing! He was definitely all about Trinity and was an inspiration to many. My heart goes out to Charlotte, I remember when she was born, and to the rest of his family; kith and kin.
Valerie
August 19, 2013
You taught me, Mr. Gorski, I'm grateful.
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