March 11, 1991 – March 24, 2020
SOUTH GLENS FALLS – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Joseph “D.J.” Gorrie, 29. His family will miss his beautiful blue-green eyes, his bright smile, his easygoing personality and loving heart.
David was born on March 11, 1991 to his parents Anne E. McKinney and David A. Gorrie.
David was a graduate of South High, class of 2009. He was a proud Bulldog, who lettered in basketball, baseball and football four years of High School. He looked forward to wearing dress clothes and a tie, before suiting up for games with his teammates. David played All-Star baseball and football. His favorite baseball positions were shortstop and pitcher. David received the 2008 Class “A” Football All-Star Team Punter First Team Award. Besides sports, he looked forward to participating in the Marathon Dance, dancing his heart out, with schoolmates, for the recipients.
Following high school, David attended Adirondack Community College majoring in Liberal Arts. He played for the Timberwolves baseball team, earning a Varsity Award, then transferred to Schenectady County Community College for Spring of 2001 to continue classes and play for their Royals baseball team.
David had a love for sports, whether participating, watching, teaching his mom, or learning from his dad at an early age. He was a faithful fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys. David also attended and enjoyed the hockey games at the Cool Insuring Arena.
He received his security guard training certificate in 2017. He had since been employed by Great Escape Theme Park and Lodge and the Cool Insuring Arena as a security guard. David enjoyed his jobs and worked with wonderful team members. From Great Escape he received several certificates of appreciation and gratitude and the Security Guard of the Month Award and Lead of the Year in 2019.
David was predeceased by his grandfather, William Gorrie, his grandmother, Harriet Gorrie, his uncle, Billy Gorrie and his aunt, Theresa Ryther.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving parents, Anne E. McKinney and David A. Gorrie; his grandmother, Joan McKinney; his grandfather, Dave McKinney; his aunts and uncles, Steve and Maureen McKinney, Brian and Shelly McKinney, Rich and Karen (McKinney) Lancette, Mary and Bill Weseman, Peter and Mary Gorrie, Debbie Gorrie/ Michael Seabury, Annie Gorrie (Al Bardin) and Amber and Brian Imotichey; many fun-loving cousins; and friends and co-workers, who meant so much to him.
Because of the current health care crisis, calling hours and a Funeral Mass at St. Michael’s The Archangel Church will be private. There will be a celebration of David’s life at a later date, when it is safe for all his family and friends to gather.
David, your mind is at peace, your body is at rest and your spirit is in Heaven. We love you always. We will miss you so very much. We will keep you in our hearts and thoughts and cherish and share our wonderful memories of you in all the days to come. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to South High Marathon Dance, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or a charity of one’s choice.
Anne; This is so beautifully written, something a parent should never have to do. DJ will be greatly missed by so many, he sure held a special place in my heart…..Hugs and prayers to you as you go though these difficult days…
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Amber and Brian
DJ, you will be so missed, we shared ( along with many other things) a love of the Beatles, I am sure I will think of you whenever I hear their songs. My heart is sad, very sad. You will never be forgotten. Love & Hugs
Anne – I am so terribly sorry. Wish I could offer all of you some support in person – my heart is with you and your family. What a beautiful tribute to DJ – I was always so impressed by his kind, compassionate manner – and his obvious love for his Mom. We will all miss him so. Hope I can hug you soon.
Anne, I have many fond memories of DJ, inside the classroom and out. He was a sweet and kind young man and his smile lit up the room. Sending love and prayers to you and hoping he is now at peace.
Anne and Dave and family – We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time and pray you find comfort in the memories you cherish. Bristie Tracy and Kathy Phillips (and families)
So sorry for your loss.
Our heartfelt prayers are with you, today and always. Love, Corky and Janice Middleton
Anne and David…So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know how very sad we are. Praying for strength at this difficult time.
Anne – I hope you feel the love that is surrounding you and all of DJ’s family today. I thank you for sharing this amazing tribute to DJ, allowing each of us to know him a little better.
I will always remember DJ’s warm, engaging smile. He was the kindest, most caring young man and I was so impressed by his love and respect for you and your Mom. I am so sorry we aren’t able to be with you during these very sad and difficult days. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Remember David, never forget, as he touched many lives, and will live on.
Romans 14:7-8 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.
In Life and Death be Not Separate from the Lord.
Romans 8:35,38-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
DJ’S FAMILY, THOUGH WE JUST MET BRIEFLY, I WILL PRAY FOR GOD TO BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SADNESS AND GRIEF. JOHN 3;16
I had the pleasure of coaching David during his Little League Baseball years. He was a very talented player but more importantly one of the most coachable and respectful kids I’ve ever met. He also played on several sports teams with my son’s throughout High School.
I crossed paths with him several times in the last few years while he was working at the GFCC and he would always go out of his way to greet me and have a short chat. Great guy and will be missed by many.
My Sympathy and Prayer’s go out to Dave’s entire family..
Anne and Dave- My deepest sympathies to both of you. My thoughts are with you.
To David’s Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jack King
FIRST TIME WE MET, AND WE TALK ABOUT SPORTS. YOU EMPRESS ME AND GAIN MY RESPECT.BEING A FORMER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE.IT WAS GREAT SHARING STORIES. I LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING EACH TIME MET. I’M SORRY THAT LEFT US SO SOON. GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR NEXT JOURNEY. GO, RED SOX, COWBOYS. BOB.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of a great young man. I will never forget the love David had for SGF. 25 years ago I was coaching football at South High and a little boy would walk through the bushes every day to watch the football practice. David was a student of mine and a player on the basketball team for me. Such a perfect teammate and exceptional young man. My prayers go out to the family for their loss.
I’LL MISS YOU MAN.I DON’T WHY GOD TOOK YOU FROM US SO SOON. HE MUST HAVE A BETTER PLAN FOR YOU. YOU DO YOUR THERE AND WE”LL DO OUR PART HERE. GOD BLESS YOU, I’LL SEE YOU AT THE BALL PARK .
Debbie,so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..Marva
DJ was my nephew. He was taken from us way to young. Thank you for your prayers.
Ann, hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved.
Anne…so sorry for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time…
Sorry for your loss! He was a great guy! He will never be forgotten!
Anne, I am very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Dear Anne –
So sorry to hear about the passing of your precious son, he sounds like a wonderful person and that you have many memories you can cherish. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Prayers to you and your family.
Dave and Anne and families,
We were so sorry to hear of young David’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Uncle Dave and Aunt Dot
Anne and David, I am so sorry for the passing of your son David. Although I never met him, I can only imagine that he had the best personality and the kindest heart, something both his parents have. My heart is heavy for you and I will continue to pray for you both for the days ahead.
Dear Anne, David and family,
So very sorry to learn of your sons passing.He was a handsome young man! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.Although I didn’t know him he sounded like a remarkable young man.Very nice picture and write up of him.Take care.Hugs.
Dear Anne, David and Family,
I worked with David at the Great Escape and am so sad to hear of his passing. David was the most thoughtful person I knew at the Great Escape. He was respectful and kind to everyone. He loved his work and was always smiling. I am so sorry for your loss I will miss him terribly. Take comfort in the joy that he brought to so many people.
To Anne and David & all of the family. I heard about David recently and I am so terribly sorry for the loss of him. He was a great person and a great friend, as you know we grew up playing sports together . I may not have been extremely close , but I consider him one of my brothers that we sweated, hurt and did what we could to be there when it mattered back when everyone was together . I’ll never forget the times we’ve shared and experiences. I just wanted you to know that I will pray for him. If you guys do any sort of gathering please let me know.