Richard Patrick Michael Gorman, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on September 6, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was known as R. Mickey Gorman or Mickey Gorman to his friends and colleagues. Mickey was born on March 14, 1950, in Georgetown, Washington DC to Marge and J.R. “Pat” Gorman. He attended Walt Whitman…
Continue ReadingRichard Patrick Michael Gorman, 71, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on September 6, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
He was known as R. Mickey Gorman or Mickey Gorman to his friends and colleagues. Mickey was born on March 14, 1950, in Georgetown, Washington DC to Marge and J.R. “Pat” Gorman. He attended Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD, where he played in bands, including marching band. He continued on to the University of Miami, where he was an enthusiastic Hurricanes fan, and a member of Sigma Chi, before achieving his MBA at Florida Atlantic University.
Mickey had a multifaceted career – from being a newspaper/ magazine guy, Amway aficionado, CEO of Associations, and published author of both business and children’s books. He was an active member of multiple Rotary Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in both Virginia and Florida. He was an avid golfer, Stephen King fanatic, and proud member of The Blue Dog Band and The Showmen. He was also an uninhibited friend, whose charismatic personality opened doors and hearts. He loved to make people smile and laugh.
Mickey is survived by his two daughters, Stacie Gorman and Kristi Gorman Brinkley and her husband Joe; his sisters Kathy Gorman Marshall and Susie Gorman; his brother John “Buz” Gorman and wife Kathy; his niece and nephews – Edie, Phillip, Shawn, JP, and Andrew. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents Marge and J.R. “Pat” Gorman and his brother-in-law, Paul Marshall.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Mickey on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm, at the Washington Golf & Country Club at 3017 N Glebe Road in Arlington VA 22207.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to a charity of your choice. Please check the Roberson Funeral Home in Port Charlotte, FL website for additional information and leave a message, information about your chosen donations, and a memory about Mickey there.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.
Bruce Guthrie
left a message on November 15, 2021:
I didn't know Mr. Gorman but I loved how a drumstick was planted next to his flag at Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's In America: Remember COVID installation at the Washington Monument. That was very unique! When we pulled up the flags during the deinstall, I made sure that the drumstick was reunited with the flag.
Marie
left a message on October 29, 2021:
A force of life! That was Mickey
He was a charming, gregarious, thoughtful, gentle and generous soul. His sense of humor and his personality itself was infectious.
On first meeting Mickey 35+ years ago we just clicked! Is it any wonder why?
Always a smile on his face, Mickey met you with a warm and welcoming embrace. Many owe a debt to Mickey for the success he helped each of us to achieve. Empowering us to strive for more. Enriching our lives with his friendship. Touching our hearts with his love.
Whether good times or bad, I could always count on Mickey. We toasted successes and drowned a few sorrows, but kept moving forward. I’ll always cherish the many nights spent rockin out with the Blue Dog Band. They still had it going on. Cheers!
Yes, Mickey was a force of life…and my life was changed by knowing him. And by that, he will continue to live on.
Bye Bye Bye-cycle
Love & Laughs forever
-Marie
Stacie Gorman
left a message on October 4, 2021:
Our father was an amazing man. I am so blessed to have had him to guide me and push me. He taught me to be a great person. Not trying to sound self centered in saying that, but for those who knew him, you will understand. Our father was a man who tried to help everyone around him succeed. He always told me, if you help others, and put good into the world, it comes back. It is amazing to see how many people he helped just in the posts I saw online. My father believed in people … he believed that everyone can succeed. He believed in me, and I became “his lawyer.” My father was an amazing man, a “CANE”, a true friend, of me and many others, who I hope to have the pleasure of meeting. I hope that everyone can make it to his celebrations, but, I understand that these are tough times in which we live in. Please know that he loved every one of his family, brothers (Sigma Chi) and friends. I heard it so much throughout my life. H
Jack Conn
left a message on September 12, 2021:
Mickey and I were Sigma Chi Brothers at Miami. He was a very talented and fun guy who always entertained us and made us laugh! When my wife of 50 years now and I got married, Mickey was there along with many other Brothers and friends. I've attached a couple of pictures, one is the Miami IBIS yearbook from 1971, and the other is one when Mickey came to dinner at our house in Sweetwater and fell in love with our young Irish Setter Kelly. Mickey, you left us too soon, and John, Dave, Pete, and I are pissed that you didn't ask us 1st.
JAMES P MARSHALL
left a message on September 11, 2021:
So sorry to learn of Mickey's passing. Toughts and prayers from the Marshall Family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cherrene
left a message on September 11, 2021:
My Soulmate is no longer tethered to his Earthsuit and i am so happy for him and also a bit selfishly sad that i can no longer give him a Hug...
Love you always
Cherrene
left a message on September 11, 2021:
My Soulmate is no longer tethered to his Earthsuit and i am so happy for him and also a bit selfishly sad that i can no longer give him a Hug...
Love you always
Jennifer ONeill
left a message on September 11, 2021:
RIP Mickey, you brought so much life & joy to each life you touched one way or another.
You always saw the good in what we thought was a bad day, and for that I thank you for showing me a different side to life. I love you with all my heart god speed R.I.P. my dear friend xoxoxo.
Jen
Marc Anthony
left a message on September 11, 2021:
Mickey and I had many great times on the golf course. I am sad to read this message.
Marc Anthony
Cynthia
left a message on September 10, 2021:
I met Mickey through my sister Cherrene back in 2012. I loved his love of life and always smiling. We had a pool party at my sisters place in Venice that year and sitting at the table in the backyard his lighter blew up and scared the heck out of us. I will remember his smile, and his big heart. He’s at peace and flying with the angels now. Love you Mickey soar high my friend.
Pete Einstein
left a message on September 10, 2021:
Mickey was a Sigma Chi brother at U of M & we were bandmates, along with John Arminio, another Sigma Chi alum - some at Miami - and a summer between sessions in a group called "Cisum," ("music spelled backwards). Years after graduation, my wife & I were at an Amway conference in MD & there was Mickey! we reconnected at that time & stayed in touch via Facebook for years after. Love you Bongo Mickey. In Hoc.
Kristi (Gorman) Brinkley
left a message on September 9, 2021:
Dad,
I'm going to miss our adventures. It was more then being shipped to Florida to visit the grandparents. It was dad showing up to come jump in the pool with us. To drive us back home with stops at Disney World and South of the Border, to grab a few things;)" along the way. Getting me on roller coasters I was too scared to ride.
It was scary stories during sleep overs and inappropriate jokes as we got older.
You gave us your extroverted personality, your strength, and your sense of humor that some would say was a hindrance at points but I never cared.:)
I will miss you so much. Who am i going to race to Pinch Punch on the first of the month anymore or celebrate Pi day with? Talk about the newest or old Stephen King books with? Go to ocean City play pinball and eat Thrasher's fries with?Don't worry Joe volunteered to help with this one. :) Well a lot of discussion about all your nicknames these past few days. So glad I dont have to worry too much about that because, in the end, Im one of the few people who got to call you Dad.
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Bruce Guthrie
left a message on November 15, 2021:
I didn't know Mr. Gorman but I loved how a drumstick was planted next to his flag at Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's In America: Remember COVID installation at the Washington Monument. That was very unique! When we pulled up the flags during the deinstall, I made sure that the drumstick was reunited with the flag.
Marie
left a message on October 29, 2021:
A force of life! That was Mickey
He was a charming, gregarious, thoughtful, gentle and generous soul. His sense of humor and his personality itself was infectious.
On first meeting Mickey 35+ years ago we just clicked! Is it any wonder why?
Always a smile on his face, Mickey met you with a warm and welcoming embrace. Many owe a debt to Mickey for the success he helped each of us to achieve. Empowering us to strive for more. Enriching our lives with his friendship. Touching our hearts with his love.
Whether good times or bad, I could always count on Mickey. We toasted successes and drowned a few sorrows, but kept moving forward. I’ll always cherish the many nights spent rockin out with the Blue Dog Band. They still had it going on. Cheers!
Yes, Mickey was a force of life…and my life was changed by knowing him. And by that, he will continue to live on.
Bye Bye Bye-cycle
Love & Laughs forever
-Marie
Stacie Gorman
left a message on October 4, 2021:
Our father was an amazing man. I am so blessed to have had him to guide me and push me. He taught me to be a great person. Not trying to sound self centered in saying that, but for those who knew him, you will understand. Our father was a man who tried to help everyone around him succeed. He always told me, if you help others, and put good into the world, it comes back. It is amazing to see how many people he helped just in the posts I saw online. My father believed in people … he believed that everyone can succeed. He believed in me, and I became “his lawyer.” My father was an amazing man, a “CANE”, a true friend, of me and many others, who I hope to have the pleasure of meeting. I hope that everyone can make it to his celebrations, but, I understand that these are tough times in which we live in. Please know that he loved every one of his family, brothers (Sigma Chi) and friends. I heard it so much throughout my life. H
Jack Conn
left a message on September 12, 2021:
Mickey and I were Sigma Chi Brothers at Miami. He was a very talented and fun guy who always entertained us and made us laugh! When my wife of 50 years now and I got married, Mickey was there along with many other Brothers and friends. I've attached a couple of pictures, one is the Miami IBIS yearbook from 1971, and the other is one when Mickey came to dinner at our house in Sweetwater and fell in love with our young Irish Setter Kelly. Mickey, you left us too soon, and John, Dave, Pete, and I are pissed that you didn't ask us 1st.
JAMES P MARSHALL
left a message on September 11, 2021:
So sorry to learn of Mickey's passing. Toughts and prayers from the Marshall Family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cherrene
left a message on September 11, 2021:
My Soulmate is no longer tethered to his Earthsuit and i am so happy for him and also a bit selfishly sad that i can no longer give him a Hug...
Love you always
Cherrene
left a message on September 11, 2021:
My Soulmate is no longer tethered to his Earthsuit and i am so happy for him and also a bit selfishly sad that i can no longer give him a Hug...
Love you always
Jennifer ONeill
left a message on September 11, 2021:
RIP Mickey, you brought so much life & joy to each life you touched one way or another.
You always saw the good in what we thought was a bad day, and for that I thank you for showing me a different side to life. I love you with all my heart god speed R.I.P. my dear friend xoxoxo.
Jen
Marc Anthony
left a message on September 11, 2021:
Mickey and I had many great times on the golf course. I am sad to read this message.
Marc Anthony
Cynthia
left a message on September 10, 2021:
I met Mickey through my sister Cherrene back in 2012. I loved his love of life and always smiling. We had a pool party at my sisters place in Venice that year and sitting at the table in the backyard his lighter blew up and scared the heck out of us. I will remember his smile, and his big heart. He’s at peace and flying with the angels now. Love you Mickey soar high my friend.
Pete Einstein
left a message on September 10, 2021:
Mickey was a Sigma Chi brother at U of M & we were bandmates, along with John Arminio, another Sigma Chi alum - some at Miami - and a summer between sessions in a group called "Cisum," ("music spelled backwards). Years after graduation, my wife & I were at an Amway conference in MD & there was Mickey! we reconnected at that time & stayed in touch via Facebook for years after. Love you Bongo Mickey. In Hoc.
Kristi (Gorman) Brinkley
left a message on September 9, 2021:
Dad,
I'm going to miss our adventures. It was more then being shipped to Florida to visit the grandparents. It was dad showing up to come jump in the pool with us. To drive us back home with stops at Disney World and South of the Border, to grab a few things;)" along the way. Getting me on roller coasters I was too scared to ride.
It was scary stories during sleep overs and inappropriate jokes as we got older.
You gave us your extroverted personality, your strength, and your sense of humor that some would say was a hindrance at points but I never cared.:)
I will miss you so much. Who am i going to race to Pinch Punch on the first of the month anymore or celebrate Pi day with? Talk about the newest or old Stephen King books with? Go to ocean City play pinball and eat Thrasher's fries with?Don't worry Joe volunteered to help with this one. :) Well a lot of discussion about all your nicknames these past few days. So glad I dont have to worry too much about that because, in the end, Im one of the few people who got to call you Dad.
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