Richard H. "Dick" Gorski

Richard Herman “Dick” Gorski, age 79, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 21, 1946, in Chicago, the son of Henry and Eleanor (Meskell) Gorski.

Dick met the love of his life in high school, and they married shortly after. He earned his apprenticeship at Flexonics, Bartlett, IL and continued his career at FermiLab in Batavia; ultimately leading to his own tool and die shop, AvTech Design in Elgin, IL. Above all else, Dick devoted himself to his family. He enjoyed attending sporting and school events, college visits, and most of all talking with his children and grandchildren about anything and everything around the kitchen table.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Patricia (Montalbano); children Cheryl (Jeff) Link of Minnesota and Caryl (Dave) Anderson of Indiana; grandchildren Alyssa (Mike) Warner of Minnesota, Mason (Jess) Anderson of Kansas, Brady (Lana) Anderson of Ohio, Riley (Carly Ruggeri) of Chicago, and Regan Anderson of Chicago; great granddaughter Blake Warner; brother Henry of Arizona; and many other dear relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by sister Eleanor (Gorski) Danbury and parents.

Funeral Prayers will be held Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street (Route 38), Geneva proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva for Celebration of Funeral Mass at 10:30 am.  Click this link to live stream the funeral Mass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Li5DMA2QWM

Burial will follow at River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 3 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Advocate Healthcare Hospice, 3825 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 would be appreciated.

For information 630-232-8233 or www.malonefh.com.

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