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Joseph J. Gorgacz, 76, of Union Township passed away the morning of September 21, 2019 at UPMC Jameson.Born on January 16, 1943 in New Castle he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Iwanejko Gorgacz.
On November 5, 1966 Joseph married his beloved wife the former Carol Venasco and she survives at home.
Joseph had been a graduate of Robert Morris College where he earned his Bachlors Degree in Accounting, and began his early career with Carbis Walker Accountants. Over the last thirty three years he owned and operated Valentino's Dairy and also The Pub in Mahoning Town for nearly forty years. Joseph was a member of Holy Spirit Parish. Joseph was an avid golfer and belonged to many of the local Golf Leagues. He also enjoyed classic cars, but his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his two children, Brian Gorgacz and his wife, Wendy, and Kelly Olinger and her husband, Ralph, all of New Castle, his sister Mary Kunsman of Conway, Pa. and three grandchildren, Cole, Madalyn and Mallory. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Gorgacz.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Site. Father Anthony Sciarappa will officiate. Entombment will be in Parkside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Madalyn's Mile, 5227 Erie St., Edinburg, Pa. 16116.