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James Gorchos Obituary

Gorchos, James age 51, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Dowling), devoted father of Amy, cherished son of Clara and the late James Gorchos, loving brother of Nancy (Thomas) Aichele and David Gorchos, also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 32 years of service with Insurance Service Offices, Chicago. Memorial Visitation Sunday, 12 noon until time of service, 2 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Steve Tucker

December 18, 2006

Dear Pat,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with and your Family. I consider myself fortunate to have known Jim, working with for more than twenty-five years, and to be able to say that Jim was a good friend.
God bless you.

Judy Underwood & Marcus Turner

December 18, 2006

Dear Pat & Family,

So very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. He was special to us also.

Judy Underwood Marcus Turner

December 17, 2006

Dear Pat and family,
Marcus and I were not able to be present today, but we were there in spirit and remembering Jim as a wonderful co-worker and friend. Truly we are sad for you and your family.

James Clark

December 17, 2006

God Bless you and family. Look to the Hills from which cometh our Help. Jimmy was a Good and Humble Man. I pray to God to give you strength during these challenging times.

Russ Coughlin

December 15, 2006

Pat and Amy, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and I worked very closely together at ISO for over 20 years. Jimmy was the best! Much of my own success is because of his hard work. I have so many great memories of our times together. ISO has lost a tremendous employee. I have lost a dear friend.

Danita Sylvester

December 15, 2006

To Pat & Family: I am deeply sorry about your loss, Jim will always watch and protect you. My prayers are with you and yours.

David Opon

December 15, 2006

Amy,
I discovered this sad news yesterday and wish to express my sincere condolances on the loss of you father.

Laura Strafaci

December 15, 2006

Pat & Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to all of you.

Rashawn Simpson

December 15, 2006

To Pat and Family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. God will take care of Jimmy and throughout your life just know that he will be there watching over you as well. God Bless You.

Tom, Joanne and John Geibel

December 15, 2006

Dearest Pat and Amy, God bless you and hold you tight. We loved Jim very much and we love you very much too.

Juanita Hernandez

December 15, 2006

To Pat and family,
Jim will be greatly missed. He was a very kind man. Always willing to help others. May God give you and your family comfort.

Kathy Fischer and Family

December 14, 2006

Dear Pat and Family:

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a very nice guy and I am sure he will be greatly missed.

Our Sincerest Condolences at this time of great sorrow.

Mark Wilbur

December 14, 2006

Pat and Amy: Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Pat, it was such a pleasure to meet you and Jim when I visited the Chicago office last year. I was so impressed with Jim, he was so gracious. He was always ready to help when I had a question: he always answered the phone when I called him... I never got a voice mail recording! He went out of his way many times to assist me; I will always remember his kindnesses. He will be missed by so many of us. God's love be with you.

Benny Davies

December 14, 2006

To Pat and family:

It is with my deepest regret that I offer my sincere sympathy to you at this painful time. Jimmy was a sweet and kind man and he will be terribly missed. I hope you and your family can take comfort in the time that you spent with him and the love that you shared. He was a special person who will not be forgotten.

Praise ye the Lord. . . .
He healeth the broken in heart,
And bindeth up their wounds. (Psalm 147:1,3)

Jeanne Heinzen

December 14, 2006

Pat and Amy
Jim was always so very kind and patient. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet him, though briefly as it was. God Bless You.

Sharon Watts

December 14, 2006

Pat and Jim's family,
Words cannot really expess how very sad I was to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was such a wonderful man and always a pleasure to work with. I will sincerely miss him and ISO will feel his loss for a long time to come. May God bless you and your family and comfort you during this very difficult time.
Sharon Watts

Jennifer Butler

December 14, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elaine Parker Rader

December 14, 2006

Pat, Amy and Jim's Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Your ISO family has you in our thoughts and prayers. Pat, you and Jim were a great support to Field Reps like me, I thank you for that. We will all miss Jim.

Becca McCaslin

December 14, 2006

Pat and Amy -
I am so very sorry for you and your family.

Rick De Kovessey

December 14, 2006

Dear Pat and Amy, I am a friend of Jim's from ISO's Home Office in Jersey City. I was introduced to Jim by Joanne Geibel. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, Jim always treated me like an old friend. I would speak to Jim from time to time to find out if there were any prodcution problems from the prior business day in the WRPC, Chicago. Jim always made this little task much more than it was by asking about my health, my family and always passed on his great spirit. I will miss him greatly. Sincerely, Rick DeKovessey.

Merry Lind

December 14, 2006

Dear Pat & Amy,

My Heart goes out to you both. Jim's Spirit will stay in all of our hearts. I feel Blessed to have worked with him.

Margaret Shaw

December 14, 2006

Pat and Amy, and the entire family are in my prayers; I love you, but God loves you more-stay strong

Lori St. Clair

December 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michelle Kaporis

December 14, 2006

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Gorchos Family. Jimmy always came in with a smile on his face and was always a hard worker and everyone went to Jimmy for work related questions to be answered.

Addie Pollard

December 14, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Noreen Moton

December 14, 2006

TO the family:
I want express my sincere condolences, and let you know I am truly sorry for your loss. Jim was very sincere and devoted. May the true God's promise at 2Peter 3:13 comfort you.

Mary Jo Lamb

December 14, 2006

Dear Pat and Amy;
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Jim was a good man, kind to all.
We all will miss him around here.

Allie Borgia

December 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 14, 2006

James was a very nice and friendly person. He will be missed and my prayers are with you.
Beranita (ISO)

Mary Gamez

December 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Starr Barrientos

December 14, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.May this scripture give you some comfort. Revelation 21:3 & 4.

Bill Culbreth

December 14, 2006

I will greatly miss Jim.

Annie Hill

December 14, 2006

Pat & Amy, I am praying for you both. The three of us have worked together for such a long time and it has been good. I am going to miss Jimmy sitting next to me letting me know when the system is down and sharing his Mom's cookies with me. God bless you and keep you in perfect peace and grant you His Divine Comfort. Love, Annie

Donald Clark

December 14, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott Young

December 14, 2006

My sympathies for your loss. "Jimmy" was great to work with, even if from a distance.

Diona Kozak

December 14, 2006

I'm sorry for your loss.

Marlene Annerino

December 14, 2006

Pat and Family:

My husband and Wally and I just want to express our sympathy and let you know it was an honor to know Jim and he will be very, very missed.

Please know you are in my thought and prayers.

Take Care

Marlene and Wally Annerino

Esther Sola'

December 14, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memories of your life together bring you comfort during this time of great pain. Jim has left a footprint in our lives and hearts.

Sandy Enright

December 14, 2006

Pat and Amy,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time. Jim was not only a co-worker, but a great friend. I will miss him dearly.

Melanie Zurawski

December 14, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Pat and her daughter Amy. Jim was a good person and will be missed a lot! He always was so kind and friendly toward me and I will never forget him.

Vernetta Butler

December 14, 2006

My deepest sympathies are with you at this very diffucult time. Jimmy was truly a very caring & loving man who treated everyone equally with love and respect. I will miss him deeply.

Margaret Shaw

December 14, 2006

Pat and Amy, my prayers are with you; I love you, but God loves you
more

gladys chatman

December 14, 2006

God love helps us hope, believe and thrust all things, because God is love.
God bless you Pat and Amy

David Gaidas and Family

December 14, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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