George F. Goriss Jr.

GORHAM—George Frederick Goriss Jr., 52, of Gorham, died in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. George was born in Meriden, CT on September 24,1964, a son of George Goriss Sr. and Claire Goodrich. At the age of 13, his family moved to Machias where he attended Washington Academy. Upon his graduation, George went on to serve his country in the United States Coast Guard. While in the Coast Guard, he was stationed in Kodiak, AK, Chatham, MA and on the Duane in South Portland. George attended SMVTI (now SMCC) where he earned his certificate in building and construction. While at SMVTI, George met the love of his life, Tracie Magoon, and they were married on January 19, 1992. Together they made their home in Gorham, raising their two daughters, Hannah and Emily. George spent his career working in building and construction and worked for the Catholic Diocese, Durkee Builders, was self-employed through his business Goriss Construction, and most recently, worked for E.S. Boulos as a warehouse supervisor. Some of George’s favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and trapping. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed tinkering on hot-rods, working in his vegetable garden, tending his chickens, and loved cooking in the kitchen. He spent the summer of 2016, riding his motorcycle with his close friends and father. A proud member of the NRA, George had a tough guy exterior, with a soft heart. He was forever grateful for the kidney transplant his special friend, Jennifer Geel gave him two years ago. He is survived by his loving wife, Tracie Goriss; daughters, Hannah and Emily Goriss; father, George Goriss Sr.; brothers, Brian Goriss and his wife Lindsey, Jason Goriss, and Casey Goriss; niece, Brylee Goriss and nephew, Jason Goriss Jr.; step-father, Burt Burton; mother in law, Angela Holman and her husband, Arthur; father in law, Richard Magoon and his wife, Cindy; cousins, Donnie and Linda Vose, Chuck and Heather Vose, Joshua, Micha, and Rachel Vose, Frank and Susan Hanscome, Darin and Sarah Hanscome and their son, Mathew, and Kenny and Linette Hanscome and their children, Logan and Lacey; brother in law Ricky Olsen and companion Julie Jacques, brother in law Rob Olsen and wife Laureen, sister in law Darcie Pollis and husband Keith along with all of their children and grandchildren; as well as many other close friends and family. He was predeceased by his mother, Claire Burton, grandmothers, Francis and Mary, and grandfathers, Leo and Austin. Visiting hours for George will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 12noon to 1:30pm, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham, ME 04062 with a funeral service beginning at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory can be made to: Maine Transplant Center, Patient Assistant Fund, 19 West St., Portland, ME 04102.

George F. Goriss Jr.

September 24, 1964 - November 2, 2016

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