Thomas A. Gorman, 74, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Bethelen (Williamson) Gorman for over 50 years, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Tom lived all his life in East Hartford, graduating from East Hartford High School in 1965. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the UConn School of Business in 1970. He served two years in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972. For over 40 years Tom worked for Pratt & Whitney as a Procurement Specialist, purchasing jet engine parts.
After his family, golf was his passion. He took great pride in winning the Connecticut Senior Open in 1997, the first amateur to ever win this event. He was a member of the East Hartford Men’s Golf Club and won the Club Championship numerous times at the East Hartford Golf Course over five decades. He and Beth loved attending the UConn Men’s and Women’s basketball games and were season ticket holders for many years.
After retiring, he and his wife spent many enjoyable winters at their home in Surprise, AZ. Along with his wife Beth, he is survived by his sister Maureen Alexander and brother-in-law Darol Alexander of Wethersfield CT; his sister Denise Choquette of East Hartford CT; two nieces Jessie B. Davis and Julie D. Choquette; sister-in-law Michelle MacDonald and her husband Ray MacDonald of Westerly, RI, and two great nephews D’Andre Middleton and Isaiah Robinson. He was predeceased by his parents John and Annette Gorman.
Tom leaves behind many wonderful memories for all his family and friends. On Friday, December 10, 2021 there will be a calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11a.m. at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT. 06108. Burial will be at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI at the convenience of his family.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation in his name to a charity of their choice or to the Joe Giannelli Golf Fund at the University of Connecticut. Checks can be made payable to the UConn Foundation, Inc., and mailed to The UConn Foundation, Inc. Attn: Data Services, 2390 Alumni Drive, Unit 3206, Storrs, CT 06269-3206 or an online donation can be made at https://www.foundation.uconn.edu. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.NewkirkandWhitney.com
