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John Dorcey Obituary
82, of Sun City West passed away on March 18, 2011. Formerly of Oakland, NJ and the Bronx, NY. Jack was born in New York City and served proudly for 42 years in the "Fighting 69th" and served as past Commander of the Veterans Corps, 69th Regiment. He was a long term member of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, the Sun City West Posse and the Luke AFB RAO. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, the American Legion, the Elks Club and many other clubs in Sun City West including the New Jersey Club and the Sportsman's Club. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Nancy, son John and his wife Faye, granddaughters Jessica and Jennifer, son Brian, daughter Caroline and many friends. His son Peter preceded him in death. Visitation Monday March 21st, 1-3pm at Best Funeral Home, 9380 W. Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sun City West on Tuesday, March 22nd at 10:00am, followed by interment in National Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix. Donations may be made to the 69th Regiment Family Support Fund, PO Box 98, Madison Square Station, NY, NY 10010.
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for John Dorcey
Bonnie Naftalin
April 3, 2011
Jack was the first one to help me when I lost my husband. He was so patient and spent hours helping me.
He was my neighbor and friend for 19 years.
Shalom Jack,you will always be remembered
Friday Night Gang
April 3, 2011
Photos from Jack's service taken by Sharon Clymer
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
Janet & Charles Herman
April 3, 2011
David and Phyllis Young
March 26, 2011
In memory of Jack Dorcey who passed away March 18,2011. He was our best friend and neighbor. He was a wonderful story teller. He was kind to everyone always there to help anyone. A great Christian.
David and Phyllis Young.
Mary & Bob Stolz
March 23, 2011
Dear Nancy,John, Brian, Caroline, Jessica andJennifer,
We have known Jack and you for the last twenty years, meeting you in the New Jersey State Club. Jack was always good for a laugh either for one of his jokes or raging over some trivial matter. We loved him dearly and will miss him (but not his E-Mails)!!
March 23, 2011
We met Jack at the Soldier's, Sailors, Marines and Airman's Club on Lexington Ave. in 2007 when pop and I went up for the parade. (Pop being an Irish kid from Washington Hts)
We spent the afternoon in a pub with Jack and navigated the icy conditions as we walked, arm in arm.
Since then Jack has been a constant presence, sending emails that have always meant to inform and benefit and entertain. I remember him as a positive colorful character who knew the songs and sang them.
I had hoped to see Jack again at the parade. We will remember him fondly and particularly during the parade each year.
From Fort Worth Texas, Rest in Peace Jack. We'll stand guard and keep the Faith.
Mrs. Dorcey, please know that if we can help in any way we will be ready and willing to do so.
With respect and admiration,
Tom, Elizabeth and Chris
Chris Sawyer
CDR, SC, USNR
Fred and Phyllis Hawn
March 23, 2011
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nancy and her loving family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We're sure going to miss Jack. Our Friday night fish frys won't be the same without him, and who will Fred have to talk politics with? We all loved hearing Jack's many stories and had many good times together, although we never did learn to sing the words to "Paddy McGinty's Goat," Jack's favorite party song. He's the only one that knew the words!
Martin & Dawn Widger
March 21, 2011
To the Dorcey Family,
We are all very saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Leo Jones
March 21, 2011
Jack will be deeply missed by us and we are so grateful that we had the privledge to have gotten to know him. Our lives are better to have known Jack and he will be extremely missed.
All our love to you,
Leo and Ellen Jones
Jan and Chuck Herman
March 21, 2011
Our deepest condolences to John, Brian and Caroine and of course Nancy. We hope to be friends with Nancy a long time to come. He will be a great loss, we will miss his stories and jokes.
Jan and Chuck Herman
Charlotte Calarco
March 20, 2011
Nancy and all the family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Jack. May God comfort all of you at this time.
Joanne Weisheipl
March 19, 2011
Nancy, John, Brian & Caroline,
It has been our pleasure to get to know Jack and your entire family. Our sympathy and best wishes are with all of you.
Joanne Weisheipl & Jim Havlicek
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