Anthony 'Tony' Gorski

MILFORD - Anthony "Tony" Gorski, of Milford, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was 85. Mr. Gorski was born on Aug. 12, 1923, in New York Mills, N.Y., son of the late Roman and Catherine (Medula) Gorski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country during World War II. Mr. Gorski was employed as a painter for 32 years with Grumman Aircraft Corporation in Bethpage, N.Y., retiring in 1984. Tony enjoyed stamp collecting and was a member of the Sussex Stamp Club. He was a life time member of the VFW Post 7478 in Greenwood and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Milford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Gorski, Joseph Gorski and Stanley Gorski; and three sisters, Sophia Gorski, Annette Gorski and Mary Redwall. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Magdalena Gorski; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael S. and Janice Gorski of Milford, and James F. and Susan Gorski of Farmingdale, N.Y.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A visitation was held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Avenue, Milford. Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Avenue, Milford. Burial with military honors was held at Sharon Hills Memorial Park, 2928 Sharon Hill Road, Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to St. John's Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Avenue, Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers.