Obituary of Elizabeth Gorshack

Elizabeth Gorshack of Warwick, NY, a first year student at Coastal Carolina University, Myrtle Beach, SC, died tragically on Friday, September 7, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was only 18 years old. The daughter of John Gorshack III & Claudia Gorshack, she was born on October 6, 1993 in Warwick, NY. She was a member of S.S. Seward Class of 2012, Florida, NY. Elizabeth excelled at all levels of sports. She played soccer, basketball, cross-country track, and was on the varsity softball team during all four years of high school. She was also an avid snowboarder. As a little girl Elizabeth enjoyed playing with her cousins climbing trees, building forts and going on adventures in the woods. Later she had a very close bond with her little sister Melissa. Elizabeth consumed life and always brought people together to create fun and induce laughter. Survivors include her parents; John & Claudia Gorshack of Warwick, NY; sister, Melissa Gorshack of Warwick; Grandmother, Fresia Osorio of Santiago, Chile. Aunt Janet Culligan & Uncle Michael Culligan. Aunt, Marie Reagan and cousins John Paul & Edward Reagan. As well as all of her loving friends, family and teachers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 11th from 2-4 & 7-9PM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921. Funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 12th at St. Joseph Church, Florida, NY. A private cremation will follow.