Richard Anthony Dorsey Sr., age 92, of Lutherville, MD passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was the last surviving son of John and Lena Dorsey of Baltimore, Maryland.
Richard is a veteran of the US Army where he served in Okinawa, Japan from 1951-1953. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and was a talented left-handed pitcher and first baseman. After his discharge from the Army, he returned to Baltimore, to begin his family and start a career. In 1957 he became married to Barbara Dorsey (Kazmaier). Richard became a skilled mason and started his own business where he continued a successful career for over 50 years. The family enjoyed spending time at the beach and vacationing in Florida and Wildwood, New Jersey. Above all, they cherished the times spent with their two sons and their families.
Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Barbara, Brothers John Dorsey and Dennis Dorsey and Sister Betty Dorsey. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Cindy Dorsey (Denton, NC), and Brian and Lynne Dorsey (Middletown, DE) as well as his grandchildren Rachael Fry and husband Scott Fry, and Ally Davis and husband Eric Davis.
A visitation for Richard will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075, where Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM; Burial Meadowridge Memorial Park.
