Usaf Ret. Major Phillip C. Gormley

USAF Ret. Major Phillip Crawford Gormley, age 89, of Amherst Jct., died Monday, January 9th, 2012. Phillip was born in Genoa, Illinois on September 1, 1922, the son of the late Louis V. and Laura R. (Crawford) Gormley. He married Shirley Olsen on Sept 21, 1974 in Genoa, Illinois. Phillip was retired from from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service to his country. He served as a flight instructor and Squadron Commander. After retirement from the service, he enjoyed fishing at his cabin in Canada. He is survived by his Wife: Shirley Gormley of Amherst Jct.; Daughters: Tammy (Sam) Cavarretta of Carbondale, Illinois; Carol (Albert) Ryczek of Amherst; Sandy (Con) Deering of Vernon Hills, Illinois; Grandchildren: Zach Cavarretta of Las Vegas, Nevada; Nicholas Cavarretta of Carbondale, Illinois; Ryan (Marcy) Peterson of Amherst; Megan Deering of Vernon Hills, Illinois; Sister: Jean Merritt of Surprise, Arizona; Nephews: Richard Merritt of Phoenix, Arizona; David (Vickie) Merritt of Clayton, California; Niece: Diane (Joe) Bloyd of DeKalb, Illinois. Phillip was preceded in death by a Brother: Tom Gormley and Sister: Betty Ollmann. Memorial Service will be held at Nelsonville Lutheran Church at 10:30 AM on, Saturday, January 14, 2012, with Reverend Dwight Anderson officiating. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30- 10:30 AM. Interment of cremains will be in the Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com Voie Funeral Home 120 S. Main St Iola, WI. 54945 715-445-2560