He was a graduate of CCNY and Pace College in New York. He retired in New York City as a Principal. He was a member of Quaker Neck Country Club and the Knights of Columbus.
James is preceded in death by his son Kevin Gormly; brothers: Jack Gormly, Donald Gormly, Richard Gormly and William Gormly; and sisters: Genevieve Stump, Evelyn Boyd, Eileen Race and Muriel Satalino.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Fleming Gormly; son, James Gormly of Coral Springs, FL; Laura Gormly of Bayside, NY; sister, Virginia Cotter of New Bern; three grandchildren: Seamus Gormly, Maeve Gormly and Brendan Gormly and two great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 14, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Craven County Hospice, P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28561.
Online condolences may be made to the Gormly family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com