Charles Gorry
April 5, 1933 — April 13, 2020
Charles Edward Gorry, 87, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Monday, April 13, 2020. Charles was born in New Haven, CT on April 5, 1933 to the late Charles E. and Martha Brenner Gorry.
Charles was born and raised in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School with the class of 1951. He earned an academic scholarship to Yale University and graduated with the class of 1958 with a degree in Industrial Administration. He also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Charles worked for The United Illuminating Company, and then as an executive for Ebsco and Stone & Webster until his retirement.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan Sullivan Gorry; his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Carmen Marottolo; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Bob Sullivan.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral & Crematory is honored to assist the Gorry family with the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.
Charles was born and raised in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School with the class of 1951. He earned an academic scholarship to Yale University and graduated with the class of 1958 with a degree in Industrial Administration. He also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Charles worked for The United Illuminating Company, and then as an executive for Ebsco and Stone & Webster until his retirement.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan Sullivan Gorry; his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Carmen Marottolo; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Bob Sullivan.
The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral & Crematory is honored to assist the Gorry family with the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.
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