Dorothy Thorgersen

February 26, 1925 - December 17, 2013
Dorothy Thorgersen

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Dorothy Thorgersen, 88, joined the love of her life her husband of 51 years, Fredrick Thorgersen in heaven, December 16, 2013.

Dottie loved spending time with her family, the beach, and especially the vacations in the Outer Banks when they were all together again. Dorothy was a beautiful person inside and out. She modeled when she was younger and was always proud of that. She always lit up a room with her beautiful smile.

Dottie was one of the founding members of St. Olaf Catholic Church, Norge, VA.

She leaves to cherish her memory are her 5 children; sons Michael Thorgersen, Steve Thorgersen (Carol), Fredrick Thorgersen Jr. (Geralyn), and two daughters; Lynn LaPenna (George), Ellen Bisbano ( the late John Bisbano).

She also leaves 6 grandchildren Kara, John, Brian, Eric, Jillian, and, Paul.

The family will receive friends 9:00 to 10:00 am Thursday, December 26, 2013 at St. Olaf Catholic Church with a service to follow at 10:00 am.

The family will also have a visitation Thursday evening at Bucktrout Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Burial will take place at Quantico National Cemetery on Friday December 27, 2013 at 11:00 am.


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  • December 26, 2013
    Pat Harding says:
    I am so sad to hear that my aunt Dorothy Alice is gone but she is with her "SISTER". She did say that when Sheila died she was soon to go. I will miss her but we will have good memories and lots of good stories to tell. Love you Aunt Dottie.

  • December 23, 2013
    Laura Rogers says:
    I am so sad, the last of the O'Sullivan clan. I will always have great memories of Dorothy Alice Joan. Hugs, kisses and love to my cousins. XOXOX

  • December 24, 2013
    Maura Mahoney says:
    I have many fond memories of my Aunt Dottie. Some of my favorites were from when she and Aunt Sheila would come to visit us in Toms River. We would shop and eat and drink and Laugh... oh how we would laugh! On Sunday we would all go to church together. I am especially thankful for Aunt Dottie's prayers for me when I had cancer. She will always be in my heart ~ God Bless you Aunt Dottie <3 Love your niece, Maura

  • December 24, 2013
    Kristin Mahoney says:
    I will always remember Aunt Dottie for her warmth and beauty. She was so easy to talk to and always friendly and supportive. I am comforted to know that she is at peace and with her brothers and sisters and all the O'Sullivan's and Big Fella Mahoney, I am sure greeted her with a big belly laugh and warm hug. She will be dearly missed <3

  • December 21, 2013
    Anne Bull says:
    I will miss my wonderful visit to Dottie. After praying together and receiving the Eucharist we would talk about all of our memories of growing up in New York and New Jersey. I particularly enjoyed her sharing her days as a model for Alexanders. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.