Louis Owen Gorman III, 63, of Southampton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 28, 2023 after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer.

            Lou was born on March 26, 1960 to Louis and Anne Gorman (Gyursky) in Holyoke, MA. Lou graduated from Holyoke High School in 1978, and went on to attend Boston University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the School of Management. He started his 36 year career at Bank of New England as a credit analyst, retiring as the Senior Vice President / Chief Credit Officer of Credit Administration at Westfield Bank in early 2023. He was a mentor to many in banking through the years.

            Lou was a dedicated man to his community of Holyoke. He was a long time member of the Holyoke YMCA, where he was a former president and served as a chairman of the Holyoke YMCA Trustees. He was the recipient of the Louis F. Oldershaw Community Service Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award. He served as a Chair on the American Heart Association Golf Tournament, as well as a former member of the Holyoke Parade Committee, the Holyoke Elks Club #902, and the Holyoke Lions Club. He also served as a former Treasurer to the Holyoke Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award.

            In 1985, Lou met the love of his life Mary Ellen (Manitsas) of South Hadley, MA. Lou and Mary Ellen married in 1987 and shared 35 loving years together. Together, they built their dream home in Southampton and went on to have two beautiful children, Karissa and Janelle. Lou was a dedicated family man and together they made countless memories at Bruins games, afternoons by the pool, their children’s sporting events, traveling, playing Keno, and visiting breweries.

            Lou was an avid golfer and spent countless hours perfecting his game at Wyckoff Country Club. He meticulously cared for his lawn and home. He loved to play softball and bowl with friends in his league “Frozen Bowling''. He loved to watch all things sports including his favorites the PGA Tour, Bruins, Patriots, and Yankees. When his children were growing up he volunteered countless hours as a coach and never missed a game or meet. He was truly their number 1 fan. He loved spending time by his pool and at “Sweet Lou’s Bar” that he built himself. He was a huge fan of Bruce Springsteen and looked forward to St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Holyoke every year, especially Friday night at Brennan’s Place with The E Street Shuffle. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends. Lou will be remembered by many for his perseverance, kindness, positive attitude, and sense of humor.

            Lou is predeceased by his father Louis O. Gorman and his sister Patricia Kuralowicz. Lou is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Gorman (Manitsas), daughters Janelle Gorman and Karissa Gorman, mother Anne Gorman (Gyursky), and siblings Edmund Gorman and MaryCarol Gorman. Lou also leaves many nieces and nephews that he loved very much and many loving friends that throughout his life became like family.

            The family would like to thank the staff at the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and Baystate Hospice for their wonderful care over the last few years of his life.

            Calling hours will be held at Barry J Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA on Friday July 7th from 3pm-7pm. Family and friends are invited to meet for a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Cross Parish Church, Holy Cross Ave, Holyoke, MA at 10am on Saturday July 8th. Burial will be in St. Jerome Cemetery, Holyoke, MA immediately following the Mass.

            In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to D’Amour Center for Cancer Care and Dana Farber Cancer Institute the places Lou felt strongly about.