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Alice Dorociak Obituary
March 4, 1937 - July 29, 2007
Alice Mae Dorociak, 70, Sarasota, formerly of Buffalo Grove, Ill., died July 29, 2007.
A memorial liturgy will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sarasota. A reception at 5151 Cantabria Crest (Vineyards-Silver Oak) will immediately follow the service. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Gulf Gate Chapel, handled arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Victor Rizzo; sons Dr. Michael R. and Bob, both of Sarasota, and Richard of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a brother, Norman Veazey of Palmetto.
Survivors also include seven grandchildren, Katherine, Jacqueline, Janelle, Jared, Justin, Dakota and Cheyenne.
Mrs. Dorociak had been employed by the Walgreens on Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41.
Grandma Alice is so proud of her granddaughter Katie for attending Notre Dame and requests that her other granddaughter Jackie follow in her footsteps. DO NOT CONSIDER VANDERBILT (or St. Mary's College). Grandma Alice was world-famous for her chicken soup, kolaches, oxtail soup, Polish sausage, and eggs and rice recipes. Grandma was truly all bark and no bite. We love you Grandma always in all ways.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Dorociak
Sandy Brabeck
August 7, 2007
To Mike Dorociak and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Brabeck (your patient from Fremd High School)
Summer Mills
August 3, 2007
I can remember your mom popping by the office from time to time, she always seemed pleasant. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace.
The Gregg Haarer Family
August 2, 2007
Dr. Mike,
We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know your mom, but you are a wonderful dentist.
Jacqueline Beshore
August 2, 2007
To the family of Alice Dorociak:
I worked with Alice at JCPenney for the entire time she was employed there. She actually was a neighbor of mine in the Gulf Gate area. She was a wonderful co-worker and friend and I remember she came to my house many years ago when a large group of JCPenney employees had a "lottery" party. The group had purchased a quantity of tickets hoping to become millionaires. When Alice moved South of the mall, she had a superbowl party and she invited my son and me to watch Dallas beat the Buffalo Bills. (I was a Bills fan)
As the years rolled on, I saw Alice at Walgreens and she was always anxious to talk and share memories. At the time when she discovered cancer she told me about her concerns as she checked out my order. When I continued going to Walgreens and never saw her anymore, I asked the personnel there to tell her I was asking for her and sending her good wishes.
She was always family oriented and lots of fun. I will miss her.
Jackie Beshore
JOANNIE SCHAFFER (CHEMO NURSE)
August 1, 2007
TO KATIE, JACKIE AND FAMILY
I TOOK CARE OF ALICE AND WAS VERY FOND OF HER. I KNOW HOW PROUD SHE WAS OF YOU AND HOW MUCH SHE LOVED YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Norbert & Marie Czerniak
August 1, 2007
Dear Dr. Dorociak,
You have our deepest sympathy at this most crucial time in your life. You may not remember us, but were former patients of yours.
Sorry,
Norb & Marie
Czerniak
Normar 60 @aol.com
Buffalo,NY.
Susan Schmitt
August 1, 2007
Dear Dr. Mike, Jill & Family, Know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. Treasures all the wonderful memories close to your heart. God Bless! Love & Hugs, Sue (Schmitt)
Jim & Susan Tollerton
August 1, 2007
Susan and I offer our condolences. We've been out of town, just back today.
Joe Mickel
August 1, 2007
Mike,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I met her when I was with Tom a few years ago.
Joe Mickel
DAVE and LYN LENT
August 1, 2007
DEAR MIKE,
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
SINCERELY,
DAVE and LYN LENT
August 1, 2007
Dear Dr. Mike and Jill,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Sincerely, Rosella Berger
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