John Eugene Gormican, 93 years old, born in Apopka, FL, in 1930, and lived in Zellwood until he passed away on April 23, 2024. Married to Joann Judith Gormican for over 60 years (Joann passed away on November 20, 2023). He was father to two sons and a daughter. He served our country for two terms: in the navy at the end of WWII and then in the Air Force in the Korean War. John worked at Pan American Airlines at JFK in New York for 25 years, first as a mechanic, then as a technical mechanic. He fathered 2 sons and a daughter.
John was a member of the local Studebaker clubs in both NY and central FL. He had extensive knowledge of these as well as many other antique vehicle brands. He had a love for airplanes and specialized in the fabric coverage of antique aircraft. He was a collector of rare vintage automobiles.
His happiness was being around these vehicles and aircraft and with the folks who shared these interests.