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William Dorr Obituary
Bill started his career in human services as a Child Protective Services case worker at the Schenectady County Department of Social Services. In 1974, Bill took a job with the NYS Department of Social Services and later became employed by the NYS Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Bill held various management positions with DCFS, primarily in the Albany Regional Office. At the time of his retirement, he was the Assistant Bureau Director for Early Child Care Services.
Shortly after retirement, Bill was employed by Welfare Research, Inc. of Albany to work on a federally funded project that created a guide for the recruitment of foster homes. A highlight of his retirement was the time he spent as a shuttle driver for Mohawk Honda.
Bill served on the Board of Directors of Baptist Health Systems for many years and for several years volunteered on the Parent Helpline at Prevent Child Abuse NY and the Animal Protective Foundation.
Bill was predeceased by his wife, Susanne M. Dorr, who died in 2019 and their canine companion, Scout. He is survived by his brother; Melvin H. Dorr, III, nephew, Mark (Amanda) Dorr, niece, Rachel (Dan) Fiedler and great-nieces; Lauryn Dorr and Sydney Dorr all of Niskayuna and brother-in-law, Joseph Mustico of Rochester, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service, which will be conducted, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills, NY. There will be a calling period at church, preceding the service, from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
The family wishes to thank Albany Medical Center, Ellis Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, and especially, Dr. John A. Nolan for the compassionate care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308.
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Gary Geiger
December 3, 2025
Always thinking of you Bill, you were a great friend and person, my respect for you had no bounderies. RIP!
Barry Kessler
October 9, 2024
Dear Dorr family:
I have learned of Bill´s death. I am deeply saddened by your loss. Bill and I grew up together and were close friends since then. Bill will be missed by all who him and never forgotten. God bless all of you.
Ian O'Connor
April 10, 2024
I worked with Bill @ Mohawk Honda, he was the most compassionate man I think I have ever met. Definitely on the top of the list of my favorite people. They just don't seem to make them like him anymore, which is needed in this world! Godspeed Bill, love you buddy.
Judith Spitz
April 8, 2024
Dear Melvin and family, I was so sad to read of the passing of your brother, Billy. He was a very good friend to my late husband, Stuart. I remember listening to my husband tell me how much the two of them enjoyed so many years growing up in the neighborhood. Billy was a very kind, caring man that brought happiness to so many. I, too, had the pleasure of knowing him. May he rest in peace. My prayers to you and your family.
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Lee Lounsbury
April 6, 2024
Bill was a kind and caring gentleman with a great sense of humor. I was privileged to work with him for many years at the state and again after he retired at Welfare Research. May he rest in peace.
Victoria Haskins
April 5, 2024
Bill was a truly kind and wonderful man. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with him for many years. We need more people like him in this world.
Liz McGuire
April 4, 2024
To Mel, Mark, Rachel & family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all as they were with Bill during his sickness, especially his last few weeks. There are no words that can take away your sorrow. May it comfort you to know that Bill is no longer in pain and is now at peace reunited with Sue in Heaven.
I can only pray that God's healing touch will comfort you during this sad time.
Bill will be sadly missed but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was a great neighbor and special friend.
Love & prayers,
Liz McGuire
Shelley Teahan
April 4, 2024
Bill was such a kind person. He genuinely cared about the children he helped. He will be missed.
Rest in Peace, dear Bill
Patrick Manti
April 4, 2024
Billy Dorr was truly one of my best & closest friends. My fondest & happiest memories of Billy go back to our college days were we played on the Junior College of Albany basketball team under the coaching of former Siena Basketball Coach & Hall of Famer Bill Kirsch. Billy was a gifted starting forward for our NCC Championship team in 1966-67. We formed a close relationship that continued & flourished by going on vacation together, my Halloween Parties in the early 80's, same softball team for several years, walks around Indian Hills & many lunches together. Through all the years I had this Gentlemen as a friend, I never saw Bill raise his voice. If there is a definition for the word Gentlemen in the dictionary, it would have Bill's picture next to it. We were preparing for summer time around my pool to relax & reminisce of the last 50+ years of friendship. I will miss my friend dearly.
My sincere condolences to Bill's Family. My prayers are with you.
Mike Glenn
April 4, 2024
Condolences to family and close friends of Bill. I have not spoken to Bill since high school, but I have good memories of the interaction we shared during our time at Linton HS. He was an outstanding young man and reading his life story he enjoyed a very rich and rewarding life..... Bill will be missed. RIP in my friend from an old friend!
Blanche Willig
April 4, 2024
Bill was the best friend and neighbor, he was always a pleasure to talk with. Bill´s smile and positive attitude were such blessings to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Jeremy
April 4, 2024
It was always a pleasure talking with Bill at Honda while going about our daily work routine. He always had something good to say and was a positive soul to those around him. He will be truly missed.
arnie silverman
April 4, 2024
I certainly remember Bill as a wonderful caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Jim
April 3, 2024
My deepest condolences to Bill's family. I worked with him at the car dealership, and he is one of the nicest, kindest souls you would ever meet. Bill always greeted everyone with a smile, and it was a pleasure to have him as my co-worker and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Betty Okrent
April 3, 2024
Bill was one of the good guys. He was a pleasure to work with, and quickly became a friend. We often ran into each other at Cumberland before work, paying for each other's coffee, whoever got there first. Loved the stories about Scout. I will miss seeing him around town and catching up.
Nancy Griffin
April 3, 2024
All of us that had the privilege of working with Bill Dorr were Blessed. He was a shining example of what a real man should be. He cared for the Families and Children of New York State that he served with compassion and dignity. He was the best coworker and supervisor that you could ask for, always encouraging and supporting those under his leadership. He was a gentleman and proof that the content of a man´s character is what will always be remembered. I consider myself Blessed and Highly Favored to have shared so many wonderful years working with him. Rest In Peace my friend.
Mabel Leon
April 3, 2024
To the Family of Bill Dorr,
I start with an apology because I have a conflict and will be unable to attend his calling hour and service. I am attending a wake and mass for a close friend scheduled at the very same time. I am very sorry to miss the opportunity to honor this good man who contributed to the lives of children in NYS. I worked with Bill Dorr when he was a Protective worker with Schenectady DSS. I was a day care director serving many children involved with Protective Services for children. He was a competent, caring person who had the ability to be calm in crisis situations. I later worked with him in the NYS Albany Regional Office ,NYS Office of Children abd Familiy Services. He was a very hard- working person focused on services to meet the needs or children and often working extra hours. He was kind and pleasant to everyone he worked with and and served. He was a strong and quiet leader and he is a loss to everyone who knew him.I send comfort to his family and I am sorry for this loss for all us.Mabel Leon
Carl DiCesare
April 3, 2024
Bill will be dearly missed. We always enjoyed seeing him and saying hello when he was out in the neighborhood.
Carl & Alainna
Deborah Schultz
April 3, 2024
Our daughter, Sarah, and her family were blessed when they moved to Glenville to find Bill was their neighbor. His immediate fondness for our grandchildren was apparent from the beginning and he became a loving member of our family. My husband and I got to know him as the sweet man he was. It was a blow when he first became ill a year ago, and his passing has crushed us all. To know him was to love him. He will NOT be forgotten.
gary geiger
April 3, 2024
To Bill's family;
Words alone cannot express my sadness in hearing about Bill's passing and my heartfelt sympathy, prayers and condolences go out to you. Bill was a very good friend of mine we go back to the early 70's where we played on a Championship softball team in 1973 and got together on many occasions, he was one of the most kindest and mild mannered people I have ever met never heard him raise his voice other than on the ball field, he was great person and athlete. I recently spoke to him and we made plans to get together for lunch, I knew he was ill but he told me he was doing well, to see his obituary today made me sad and upset. RIP Bill we shall see each other again.
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