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Edward Dorsey Obituary
Mr. Dorsey attended Harvard University and graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He was the owner and president of Dorsey Millwork Inc. in Albany. Ed was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a communicant and active member of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph's Church in Rensselaer, attending St. Joseph's Church for many years. Ed was past president of the Association of Millwork Distributors and was an avid golfer, being a member of Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany.
Husband of Maureen Asher-Dorsey of Defreestville and the late Anna Mae Dorsey and Marguerite O'Connell Dorsey; father of Edward W. (Donna) Dorsey of East Greenbush, Michael J. Dorsey (David Bertrand) of Defreestville and Christine M. Dorsey of Stowe, Vt.; grandfather of John and Lora Dorsey; brother of Arthur Dorsey of Menands; stepfather of Jonathan, Barbara, Stephanie and Ashley; stepgrandfather of Castine, Calista, Zachary, Heather, Adam and Matthew; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Third Street, Rennselaer, where the Liturgy of Christian death and burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com.
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Greg Giammarco and kids
July 15, 2009
Maureen, Mike, Christine, Ed, Donna, John, Lora,
I remember that whenever I saw "Papa Dorsey" he had a smile on his face that transmitted the warmth in his heart. He was a wonderful man. Lynda thought of him often. She thought fondly of him as well. Jill remembers Papa teaching her to swim in his pool. The boys remember him fondly. They enjoyed going to Papa's house and poolside.
Joe & Diane Radigan
July 7, 2009
Maureen, Eddie, Mike, and Christine
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's death. He was a very kind man and a lot of fun. We enjoyed knowing him and Joe enjoyed working for him.
Our deepest sympathy,
Diane and Joe Radigan
merritt mccasland
July 7, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
July 6, 2009
Chris and Family,
Jennifer and I just heard about your Father's passing. We are so sorry, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Jennifer Cuttler
Carol Jenks
July 5, 2009
To Mike and the Dorsey family - It was a pleasure and honor to know your father. He was a very sweet and kind man, and will surely be missed in the neighborhood. My prayers and blessings to you and your family while you celebrate the gift of his life.
Oscar Barker
July 4, 2009
Maureen, Eddie, Mike and Christine--
I am deeply saddened by the news of Ed's death. He was a good man and was always there when needed. Please know that he is in my prayers. oscar barker
stas kondracki
July 4, 2009
Ed,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. We will keep you, Donna, John, Lora in prayer.
Pete & Jay Foust
July 3, 2009
We had the honor of working for Ed at Dorsey Millwork. We want to extend our condolences to Eds family at this time of sorrow,
janis torre
July 3, 2009
Maureen and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed was always such a kind and sweet person I am so sorry for Your loss
ellie and dick krakower
July 3, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Bob Kibele
July 3, 2009
My sincere condolences to Ed's family.Ed and I met each year at Sunset House on Marco Island Fl.I will remember our good times together at the Wednesday Socials and the Tuesday Mens lunches at Pelican Bend Marina.Ed was a truly nice guy who will be remembered and missed.
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