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John "Jay" Gorman

September 7, 1956 — October 16, 2020

John “Jay” Gorman, 64, passed away on October 16, 2020. Born September 7, 1956 Son to Thomas Gorman and Dollie (Gorman) Laviolette. A 1974 graduate of Boylan High School, Jay went on to work for GE Supply until 1989. He then began his apprenticeship with the electrical union. He was a proud member of IBEW Local 364.

Jay will be missed by those who loved him most; his wife of 36 years, Joan Gorman; his daughters Jennifer Gorman and Jessica (Shawn) Gilles; his grandson Jackson Gilles; his siblings Tom (Linda) Gorman, Dana (Jeff) Robinson, Tim (Verlette) Gorman, Connie (Bill) Colwell, Gerry (Ken) Bowe, and Rich (Suren) Gorman. He was predeceased by his parents and stepfather, Leo Laviolette.

A memorial service for Jay will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois 61108. A visitation will take place at 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jay’s name to the IBEW Local 364 Apprentice Scholarship Fund. To send online condolences, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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Visitation

Thursday, October 22, 2020

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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Memorial Service

Thursday, October 22, 2020

3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Mulford Chapel

1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108

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