Mary Sue is the fifth generation funeral director in the McGorray family. A direct descendant of Mark McGorray, she joined the firm in 1984 having a background in social work. She is currently the President of the company. Mary does some group facilitation at St. Edward & St. Ignatius Schools in the area of grief support. She also belongs to the St. Luke Church, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and is a board member of the HELP Foundation, St. Augustine Manor, "A New Day" adult day care , Catholic Charities Corp., & Northeast Ohio Bereavement Council.
"Gil" has worked his entire life for McGorray Bros. beginning when he was a school boy in 1957. He is a licensed Funeral Director and is currently the General Manager of the funeral home. Gil's father owned a livery service which was affiliated with McGorray's. Gil is married to Mary (Lavelle) and they have seven children, two of which are funeral directors and are employed full-time at the funeral home. Gil is a member of the West Side Irish American Club, The Colman Club, The Lakewood Elks Club and the Lakewood Kiwanis Club.
Greg became affiliated with the funeral home in 1979. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He currently holds an insurance license in the State of Ohio and is a notary. Greg serves on the disaster committee for the Ohio Funeral Directors Association as a Team Member. Greg is married to Cynthia (Weekley) and they have 3 children. Greg is a Past Master of Rocky River Lodge #703 F&AM and Past President of the Embalmers Assoc. of Cleveland.
Mike joined the staff in 1988. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He also holds an insurance license from the State of Ohio. Mike is married to Debbie (Knock) and they have 3 children. Mike belongs to the Embalmers Assoc. of Cleveland and the Ohio Embalmers Assn.
John came to McGorray Bros. after an apprenticeship at National Mortuary Shipping. The first of two sons of Gilbert who work for McGorrays, John joined the staff in 1991. John is a licensed Funeral Director and holds an Insurance license from the State of Ohio and is a Notary. John is married to Maripat (Greene) and they have two children. John is a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Bay Village.
"Jamie" is the second of Gil's two sons who work for the funeral home. Following in his father's footsteps, he joined the staff in 1994 after graduation from Xavier University. Jamie is a licensed Funeral Director. Jamie is married to Kelly (Mader) and they have a daughter.
Sam has just recently affiliated with McGorray's after having spent 29 years in another area funeral home. Sam has spent his entire working career (46 years) in funeral service. Sam is married to June (Canterbury) and they have two children. Sam is a member of North Star Masonic Lodge #638 and the Scottish Rite Valley of Cleveland.
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