Robert J. Gornick
Robert J. Gornick, 85, of Alpha, NJ, passed away on August 22, 2021. Born on November 17, 1935 in Hockendauqua, Pa., he was a son of the late John and Anna Lalko Gornick.
Robert graduated from Easton High School in 1953. He was a die-hard fan of the Rovers after playing as a Rover for his 4 years at Easton, winning all 4 years against Phillipsburg in the Thanksgiving Day Game.
He then served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1956. He retired from Ingersoll-Rand after many years in the Cameron Shipping Dept. He loved hunting, fishing and especially loved tending to his garden. Robert was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Alpha Firehouse, Huntington Firehouse and the Concordia Maennerchor Social Club.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley F. (Vargo) Gornick. He and Shirley celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 29, 2021. Also surviving are his children; Sharon M. Fehr (Barry), Robert F. Gornick (Barb Weiss) and James M. Gornick (fiancée Wendy Rauen); sister Dorothy Casey; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren survive. He was predeceased by his brother John Gornick.
Viewing hours will be held on Friday August 27, 2021 from 9 am to 10:15 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 830 5th Ave., Alpha, NJ. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Finegan Funeral Home, Alpha, NJ, has been entrusted with arrangements.