John Gorski's dad, the maker of the fantastic Gorski controllers used by many pro racers in the late 1960s to the mid 1970s, died peacefully this morning after a long illness.
May he rest in peace.
On behalf of all its subscribers and lurkers, Slotblog! presents its condoleances to John and his family.
John Gorski, 1921-2008
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 10:19 AM
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:06 AM
My condolences to the Gorski family. Our prayers are with you all. Losing a family member is never easy 
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:14 AM
John,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:24 AM
John,
Condolences to you and your family my good buddy.
Condolences to you and your family my good buddy.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:26 AM
Linda and I both extend our condolences to you and your family. I'm glad I had the pleasure of seeing him when we started racing again and seeing that twinkle in his eye when I pulled out my old Gorski Micro.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:26 AM
Adding my condolences to John and all of the Gorski family.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:48 AM
My condolences to the Gorski family.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:50 AM
John,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family as well.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family as well.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 12:12 PM
My deepest sympathy.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 12:40 PM
My deepest condolences and sympathy go to you and your family, John.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 01:22 PM
Our thoughts are with you and your family, John.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 05:16 PM
Your dad is a slot car legend. He'll be missed. He built me the best controller I've ever had. My heart goes out to you and yours.
Sure am glad that our dads liked slot cars back in the day. They made a lot possible for us. We were really lucky to have dads that were also slot car legends.
Sure am glad that our dads liked slot cars back in the day. They made a lot possible for us. We were really lucky to have dads that were also slot car legends.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 05:23 PM
My deepest sympathy to John and the Gorski family. He was a true legend who will be missed.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 05:30 PM
So sorry on the loss of your father. My sincere condolences goes out to you and your family, John !
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 05:45 PM
It's always sad to hear of someone's passing, and especially so when they are an icon to a large group like the slot car fraternity.
Sympathy go with you and your family, from Australia.
Sympathy go with you and your family, from Australia.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 06:10 PM
Wishes for your comfort and consolation during the loss of your father.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 06:26 PM
My heartfelt condolences to you, John. What a loss. The world of slot car racing laps a little slower now.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 06:26 PM
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father. I am so sorry about your loss.
Although I never met your father, I feel as though I knew him. I know he was a fine man and that his absence will be felt by many people.
In the meantime, I will be thinking of you and your family.
With deep sympathy,
Brian McPherson
Although I never met your father, I feel as though I knew him. I know he was a fine man and that his absence will be felt by many people.
In the meantime, I will be thinking of you and your family.
With deep sympathy,
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 08:02 PM
My sincere condolences to you and your family, John. Your grief is shared by many.
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 11:52 PM
Very sorry for your loss, John.
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Posted 08 April 2008 - 05:48 AM
My deepest condolences.
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Posted 08 April 2008 - 01:59 PM
John Gorski, age 86, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at his residence.
He was born on December 14, 1921, in Elizabeth, NJ, the son of the late Anthony and Caroline Gorski and lived in Raritan Township most of his life.
Mr. Gorski owned and operated Gorski Television and VCR Repair until his retirement. He was a radio control aircraft enthusiast and was known worldwide for his famous Gorski designed and built slot car controllers during the late 1960s and early '70s. He served in the US Army during World War II as a sergeant. He also was learning to fly Piper Cub planes. Upon returning to Hunterdon County after serving his country he built his own home in 1947 while working at Roller Bearing Co. of America as a machinist who also read and drew blueprints.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Anna (Fandel) Gorski; and one son, John R. Gorski of Raritan Township, NJ. He was predeceased by his sister Margaret in 1971.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008, at 10:30 AM in the Robert L. Ford Funeral Home, #38 Highway 31, Flemington, NJ. Interment will follow in St. Magdalen's Cemetery in Flemington.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm until 9:00 PM and on Friday morning from 9:00 AM until time of service. Please visit www.fordfuneralhome.com for further information or to send condolences.
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He was born on December 14, 1921, in Elizabeth, NJ, the son of the late Anthony and Caroline Gorski and lived in Raritan Township most of his life.
Mr. Gorski owned and operated Gorski Television and VCR Repair until his retirement. He was a radio control aircraft enthusiast and was known worldwide for his famous Gorski designed and built slot car controllers during the late 1960s and early '70s. He served in the US Army during World War II as a sergeant. He also was learning to fly Piper Cub planes. Upon returning to Hunterdon County after serving his country he built his own home in 1947 while working at Roller Bearing Co. of America as a machinist who also read and drew blueprints.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Anna (Fandel) Gorski; and one son, John R. Gorski of Raritan Township, NJ. He was predeceased by his sister Margaret in 1971.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008, at 10:30 AM in the Robert L. Ford Funeral Home, #38 Highway 31, Flemington, NJ. Interment will follow in St. Magdalen's Cemetery in Flemington.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm until 9:00 PM and on Friday morning from 9:00 AM until time of service. Please visit www.fordfuneralhome.com for further information or to send condolences.
Robert L. Ford Funeral Home
38 Highway 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
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rford@fordfuneralhome.com
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Posted 08 April 2008 - 03:56 PM
R.I.P., John Sr; you will be missed.
Stiff upper lip, John Jr.; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stiff upper lip, John Jr.; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Posted 08 April 2008 - 05:42 PM
John, Sr., a great man who will be missed by all, as an innovator and a legend. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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To John and the Gorski family,
Our sincere condolences upon the passing of John, Sr.
The VanAtta family
Our sincere condolences upon the passing of John, Sr.
The VanAtta family
