Richmond, Virginia
DORR, Victor O'Gorman, 85, of Richmond, died peacefully on January 21, 2011. A retired journalist who worked for than 40 years with Richmond News Leader, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jane; two children, son Victor Jr. and wife, Jean, of Midlothian and daughter, Jackie Flesher and husband, Rusty, of Stuarts Draft, Va.; a sister, Sister Maria Rosa Dorr of Emmitsburg, Md.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A decorated veteran of World War II, he earned a Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal while serving as a B-29 crew member in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Mr. Dorr was born in Blackville, S.C. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1950 and moved to Richmond thereafter. His duties at the News Leader evolved from those of a copy editor to creation, design and production of the Green Section, the News Leader's weekly television/entertainment supplement. Named for the green paper upon which it was originally printed, the Green Section became one of the News Leader's most popular features. Mr. Dorr's devotion to his alma mater's football team was passionate. His commitment to his church, St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church in Richmond, was profound. He served his church in several capacities, among them lector, mentor for adults new to Catholicism and scoutmaster of Saint Bridget's boy scout troop. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church, 6006 Three Chopt Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Bridget or the Notre Dame Annual Fund, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, Ind. 46556.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Vic, Jr. and family
Jim Donaldson told me about your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
It has been a tough year for many..I lost my Mom in March and Dad in May...a tough time indeed...
But the strengths imbued in us by our parents will linger forever..
best
Bill Delaney, Notre Dame, '76
November 14, 2011
I use to love seeing your Dad when I worked at Our Lady of Hope. He would always light up when Mary Jane came to see him. I'm sorry to hear of passing Bettie Berndt
February 08, 2011
I use to love seeing your Dad when I worked at Our Lady of Hope. He would always light up when Mary Jane came to see him. I'm sorry to hear of passing Bettie Berndt
Bettie Berndt
February 08, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Mary Jane, You know well the value and importance of special life-long friends. You, Vic and family are among the most special to all of the Caravati family....going back more than 50 years.
Vic, with you, leaves a wonderful legacy as represented by your children, grandchildren and many, many friends. Certainly Vic is, now, in a better place while you are blessed to enjoy your family and friends.
Visiting Richmond these days without seeing you is no longer a visit to...
Dick Caravati
February 02, 2011 | Hampton, NH
Mary Jane, Vic & Jeannie, Jackie & Rusty,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man that made our family feel totally at home in your home. We will miss his giving spirit and gentle laugh. What wonderful memories our family has of many a gathering of our families. Love & prayers to all of you...
Helen Barrier
January 26, 2011 | Roanoke, VA
My family and I moved away from Richmond in 1970 when my brother and I graduated from Benedictine High School. After school, I settled in San Francisco but when I am asked where did I grow up, I say "Richmond".
Some of my strongest and happiest recollections are of growing up in Richmond and the Dorr Family figure in many of them. Vic Sr, was my Scoutmaster. I hung out at their family home during grade school and high school; quite a few kids did. I saw Mr. Dorr as a great...
Richard Keenan
January 26, 2011 | San Francisco, CA
Vic:
I was distressed to hear of your dad's passing. We will be thinking of you and your family.
Gary Lester
January 25, 2011 | Richmond, VA
To the family of Victor Dorr,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Victor. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can...
Mount Calvary Cemetery
January 23, 2011 | Richmond, VA
