James J. Dorsey

ALBANY - James J. Dorsey, 70, of Albany, NY, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 prayerfully surrounded by his three children.
Born February 10, 1942 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late James J. and Ruth Ann (LaFerriere) Dorsey.
Jim graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1961 and immediately entered the work force. He began working for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in 1968 in Glens Falls and retired from Albany National Grid in 1999. He was a proud member of the Niagara Mohawk 25-Year Club.
Jim was a very caring man who was deeply devoted to all his family members. The many memories he left his family and friends will be cherished in our hearts forever. He married his beloved wife Carole Zoll in 1978. During their 34 years of marriage they enjoyed trips to Ocean City, Maryland, Atlantic City, Alabama and North Carolina as well as many visits to Saratoga. Jim was an avid sports fan who spent many hours over the years attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Jim also relished the many special rounds golfing with family and friends. In addition, he enjoyed cheering for his favorite teams the NY Yankees and the NY Giants.
Jim had a special relationship with many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his loving sister, Helen Dorsey Sheppard; loving niece, Colleen Dorsey; loving mother-in-law, Velma Zoll; and loving brothers-in-law, William Zoll and Dick Swart.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Carole Zoll of Albany; his three children, Deborah J. Kresge of DuPont, PA, James J. Dorsey and his wife Leslie of South Glens Falls, NY, and Lynn M. Mykins and her husband Walter of South Glens Falls, NY; his six grandchildren, Bethany and Danielle Kresge of DuPont, PA, James and Christian Dorsey of South Glens Falls, NY, and Stephanie and Nick Mykins of South Glens Falls, NY; four siblings, Nancy Cameron and her husband Donald of Saratoga Springs, NY, Kathleen Carter of Ballston Spa, NY, Timothy K. Dorsey and his wife Margaret of Texas and Maine, Torry Dorsey and his partner Peggy Parker of South Glens Falls, NY; his aunt, Jeanne McCrea from California and sister-in-law, Edna Swart of Albany. Many special nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Colonie.