Leon John Dorsey Sr.

DORSEY Leon John Dorsey, Sr. (Lee), 82, peacefully entered eternal rest in the arms of his Savior on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 3:00 a.m. in the company of Sister Laura, Sister Servants of Mary, and Ministers to the sick. He was preceded in death by his wife Ida May Dorsey (June 6, 2012). Lee was born in Buffalo, New York on September 15, 1930 and was a resident of New Orleans for 41 years. Lee graduated from Lehigh University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. His business career included employment with Carrier Corporation, HH Robertson Company and culminated as President and Owner of TriClad South, Inc., New Orleans, LA from which he retired in 1995. He attended Dover High School in Dover, N.J. where he met Ida May Vandermark, his beloved wife of 60 years. Leon, Sr. was the son of the late William G. Dorsey, Sr. and Florence R. Formella, brother to the late William G. Dorsey, Jr. and Dolores F. Dorsey. Father of Leon Dorsey, Jr. (Raquel) of Chicago, IL., Carol L. Johnson (Stephen) of Luling, LA, Ruth A. Allen of Destrehan, LA, and Bethanne V. Patterson of Destrehan, LA. Grandfather of Ashley R. Engelmann, Adam J. Dorsey, Margaret A. Beltz, Amelia B. Johnson, Meghan V. Patterson and Madison E. Allen and Great Grandfather to Carter W. Engelmann. It was his wish that no formal service be said. In lieu of flowers, etc. we request donations be considered in the name of Leon Dorsey, Sr. to Sister Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick, 5001 Perlita Street, New Orleans, LA 70122-1999. Thank you to his dedicated support staff at Sunrise Senior Living of Metairie for their gentle and loving care, Concerned Care Home Health and Hospice for their comfort and to all of those who offered their thoughts and prayers. Lee will be forever missed. He will be remembered for his quick wit, hardy laugh, warm sense of humor and a smile that would light up the room. Because of his great love of gardening he left this earth a more beautiful place. Rest In Peace Dad.