Dorothy was married to the love of her life, Harry, for 54 years. She was a dedicated homemaker and took great joy in caring for her family. She was a loving mother to Barbara (Rich) Klish and Ron (Cheryl) Adams. Dorothy cherished her role as a grandmother to Jennifer (Russ) Klish, Tanya (Larry) Landis, Meredith (Greg) Schneider, Brian Adams, Christopher Adams, Jeffrey Adams, Benjamin Adams, and great-granddaughter Katelynn Adams. She also had a special bond with her niece, Patricia Harris. She was predeceased by her sister, Emilie Lazio, as well as her husband, Harry.
For 45 years, Dorothy worshipped at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Margate, Fl, and for the past 9 years, she attended St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Ft. Myers, FL. Her faith in Jesus Christ was an important part of her life, providing her with comfort and strength.
Dorothy’s kind and giving nature extended beyond her family. She generously volunteered at multiple hospitals, churches and schools, touching the lives of many in her community. Her most recent ministry was at St. Martin de Porres Outreach Center in Ft. Myers.
A funeral service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:30 am. The service will be held at Bailey Memorial Chapel, located at 6701 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33319. Interment will be at Star of David Memorial Gardens, North Lauderdale, FL. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on April 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Ft. Myers.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Martin de Porres Outreach Mission at 4711 Palm Beach Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL 33905. For online giving, please use their website, smdpoutreach.org. Your support will help continue Dorothy’s legacy of compassion and service to those in need.
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