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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Irvin Joseph
Dorsey
December 24, 2015
Obituary
Irvin Joseph Dorsey, "Big Irv", "Pop", died Thursday, December 24th 2015, at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce, 5 children John, Michael (Diana), Glenn (Cindy), Joseph (Mary) and Mary Jo; Patty and 10 grandchildren Alana (Alex), Keith (Hannah), Meaghan, Joshua, Sean, Michael, Jr., Jacob, Timothy Jr., Jenna and Grace and 2 great-grandchildren Lorelei and Noah. Irv retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. His favorite assignment was his 4 years stationed in Blenheim, New Zealand. Over the years, he enjoyed several trips back visiting with his kiwi friends. "Big Irv" especially enjoyed his Sunday family dinners - playing cards and board games with his family. He enjoyed his daily crossword puzzles and was an awesome "Scrabble" player. He was also an avid golfer in his 'younger' days and made a "Hole in one" at the Woodlands in Hampton. The Family will receive friends at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Buckroe, VA, on Tuesday, December 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Buckroe, VA, on Wednesday, December 30th at 4:00 pm, officiated by Msgr. Barrett. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the York County Fire and Life Safety, 301 Goodwin Neck Rd., Yorktown, VA 23692, PO Box 532. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, 757-723-3191.
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