Edward J. O'Gorman

Edward J. O'Gorman of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and previous long time resident of Chatham, MA and White Plains, NY died February 6, 2016 at the age of 86. Born April 21, 1929 in Forest Hills, NY, he was the son of Edward O'Gorman and Elizabeth Halpin O'Gorman. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Shalloe O'Gorman and his five adoring children Betsy Petrucci (Rich) of St. Petersburg, FL, Ted O'Gorman (Debbie) of Pawling, NY, Sue Adams (Bob) of White Plains, NY, Tom O'Gorman (Thalia) of Augusta, GA and Chris O'Gorman (Leslie) of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He also leaves behind twelve grandchildren Kimberly, Philip, Ryan, Michelle, Emily, Caitlyn, Christian, Kyle, Cara, Ashley, William and Taylor.

He was a graduate of All Hallows HS and Iona College. He proudly served in the Korean War. After a successful career in the banking industry, he joined Castle Coal & Oil Co. as the company's chief financial officer in 1983. He retired in 1996 as executive vice president and member of the company's board of directors. He served on the board of directors for Community Mutual Savings Bank and Hudson National Bank. He was a member of the Cardinal's Committee of the Laity for the Archdiocese of NY. He served as an Advisory Board member at Iona College and was a Trustee of The College of New Rochelle. He was past president of the White Plains Child Daycare Association and served as a board member for the Westchester Lighthouse for the Blind. He was a proud member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Westchester County. He was a past member of The Metropolitan Club NY, NY, Coveleigh Club Rye, NY and Westchester Hills Golf Club White Plains, NY.

He was extremely dedicated to his family, friends and faith. A devoted husband, who cherished every day of his fifty-nine year union with his beloved wife. He took great pride in and derived much joy from his children and grandchildren. His continual love, support and generosity will never be forgotten. His faith was paramount in his life. He was a parishioner of St. Sebastian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Holy Redeemer Church, Chatham, MA and Our Lady of Sorrows Church, White Plains, NY.

Visitation will take place on Friday 4:00-8:00 at McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett in White Plains, NY. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at 10 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in White Plains with interment following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Ronald McDonald House NY c/o Nikki Margarites 405 East 73rd St. NY, NY 10021.