Daniel Gorgone

WINDSOR – With a heavy heart, we announce Daniel Gorgone’s passing at 91 after a brief illness at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, on Nov. 7, 2022. He was born in Queens, New York, on June 19, to Juiseppe and Sambastiana Gorgone. He was raised in New York with his 7 brothers and sisters. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Air Force, which brought him to Maine, where he met his soon-to-be wife, Mary Shinay, in 1951. They raised their family and eventually built their dream home in Windsor, Maine.

Dan worked as a mechanic while serving in the Air Force, then went on to be employed at Togus VA hospital for over 20 years before retiring. Throughout his life, he participated in harness racing. He owned, trained, and drove horses in the sport for over 50 years; he loved his horses, especially Homeboy Van, and valued the lifelong friendships he developed because of the sport.

When he wasn’t at the track, there was no telling where he could be. Dan loved to live life and experience everything it had to offer. Whether it was searching for an authentic Italian restaurant, attending a seasonal festival, or just exploring. He always looked forward to breakfast with his granddaughter Corey and outings with his grandson Garret joining in on his plans. Dan always loved when his family and friends were all together, whether for a holiday or the decades spent together at the Windsor fair.

After losing his wife, Mary, he was fortunate to meet and spend 22 years with his loving companion Anita Reynolds. Regardless of what life gave him, he took every day as a gift and every hardship as a challenge to overcome.

Dan was pre-deceased by his parents, five brothers and sisters, and two grandchildren.

Dan is survived by his brother Salvatore Gorgone, sister Theresa Reimer, his daughter Ann Marie Ulrich of Wiscasset, daughter Bette Barajas of Windsor, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Paul and Joey, who would visit and stay connected to their uncle Barney and son-in-law Pablo Barajas for all the support throughout the years, completing all the guinea projects.

One of the most challenging life lessons is letting go. We fight to hang on and let go, but above all, our love will endure forever.

Relatives and friends may visit on Monday, Nov. 14, from 3-5 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rt. 32, Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 15, at 11 a.m., at St. Denis Catholic Church, 298 Grand Army Road, Whitefield. Burial will be in the spring in Rest Haven Cemetery, Windsor Road, Windsor.

Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

Daniel Gorgone