Montpelier, VT Mr. Edward J. Gora, resident of Montpelier, Vermont and formerly of Northport, New York, passed away on September 9, 2011. Mr. Gora graduated from Seneca Vocational High School in Buffalo, New York. He served in the US Army, Infantry Division during World War II in the European theatre where he earned both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Upon discharge from the Army he attended Canisius College in Buffalo, New York and later graduated from St. John's University Law School with an LLB degree. He was admitted to the New York State Law Bar in 1952. Prior to coming to Vermont in 1972, Mr. Gora had been employed as a Tax Attorney by the United States Steel Company in New York City for thirteen years. He was the former Director of Sales and Use Tax for the State of Vermont. He participated in ERASTA (Eastern Regional Association of Sales Tax Administrators) proudly representing Vermont. He retired from the Tax Department in 1991. Mr. Gora was a member of St. Augustine's Parish. He volunteered his time in the choir, as a lector, and served on the parish council. For many years he helped senior citizens prepare their tax returns as a volunteer in the Montpelier Senior Center. He performed countless acts of kindness, helping people in need. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene of Montpelier, daughter Marie Louise and granddaughter Carolyn of Chappaqua, NY, his son Peter of West Berlin, his son Michael, daughter-in-law Anahi and grandson Javier of Stowe, VT, a sister Irene Mosner of West Seneca, NY and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Mr. Gora was predeceased by his parents Sophie C. and Peter Gura and two sisters Eleanor G. Jarnot and Mary G. Jurka. Calling hours will be Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street in Montpelier. The funeral mass will be 11 am on Friday, September 16 at St. Augustine's Church on Barre Street. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine's Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.