~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, DL Capt. Joseph “Joe” Conway Dorsey
April 24, 1938 ~ July 29, 2025
For Joe, flying was never just a job, it was his
calling, and he never tired of pushing the throttle………………
Joe joined Delta Air Lines 01-03-1967. He is survived by his wife Joanne, and by his
children and their families.
Services for Joe will be held Monday, August 4th
in Atlanta…..please see details below.
PCN memorial site
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/atlanta-ga/joseph-dorsey-12471582
IN THE CARE OF H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe
Hill Chapel
Joseph Conway Dorsey, beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and decorated Naval officer, passed away peacefully on July 29,
2025, at the age of 87.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, to Joseph W. Dorsey and
Kathleen Conway, Joe graduated from Saint Joseph’s Preparatory High School in
1956 and earned an accounting degree from Villanova University in 1960. But
life had bigger plans, trading spreadsheets for the skies, Joe joined the Navy
and embarked on a storied aviation career that began with Officers Flight
Training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL.
Joe’s military service took him to Naval Air
Station Barbers Point in Oahu, HI, Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Roosevelt
Rhodes Naval Station in Puerto Rico. In 1967, he joined Delta Airlines, where
he built a distinguished career flying both domestically and internationally.
Joe remained in the Naval Reserves, retiring as Captain in 1986. At age 60,
after government mandates required pilot retirement, he reluctantly stepped
down in 1998 from the left seat of the Boeing 767. For Joe, flying was never just
a job, it was his calling, and he never tired of pushing the throttle. After
retiring he spent 17 years volunteering with the Northside Hospital Auxiliary.
Joe is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joanne
Shirreffs Dorsey; daughters Cecilia Dorsey Virgin (Brett Virgin), Denise Dorsey
Wagner (Steve Wagner); and son Joseph Christopher Dorsey (Chris Blanchard). He
was a proud grandfather to Elizabeth Easton Bell (Nick Bell), Dorsey Wagner
Byrne (Kevin Byrne), Margaret Virgin, Alexandra Wagner, Joseph Virgin, and
Michael Wagner, and great-grandfather to Easton and Redding Bell. He also
leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.
A man of boundless energy and warmth, Joe loved
golf, tennis, and cheering on his grandchildren at all their events. His
passion for life and loyalty to family were constant in all he did.
Celebrate Captain Dorsey on Monday, August 4 at
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. It starts with a 10am visitation
then a funeral mass at 11am. Reception to follow at Moylan Hall. 1406 Hearst Dr
NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations
to www.daughtersagainstalz.org
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