Dorothy Renee Trignani née De Cesare passed Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The funeral Mass was held Saturday June 19, 2010 at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hammer officiated.
Biography of Dorothy
Dorothy Renee Trignani was born on 15 August 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Miseracordia Hospital to parents Angelina DiStefano, age 34, and William Gaurino Rosary Trignani, age 39. The fifteenth of August is the Holy Day of Obligation to Commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She had two sisters, Anna Marie Trignani Pfeffer née Di Ciaca, age 17 and Florence Mary Trignani Simms née DiOrio was 10.
Dorothy was raised in the family home at 7 Brighton Avenue, Atlantic City. Her father was an accomplished men's tailor, operating Shepard's Tailoring Company at 1102 Walnut Street, in Philadelphia. He also contracted with the U.S. Navy producing World War II peacoats. The weeks at the shop were combined with a commute each weekend to the home in Atlantic City - a common practice at the time, by car or aboard the Atlantic City Railroad, later the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Angie was very involved with the details of raising her children, she also had many friends and relatives in Philadelphia and at the Jersey Shore. She had a sensible mind for business matters, which came in to good use after she became a widow when the home became a stylish boarding house. The family enjoyed their home, and the Trignani's were active entertainers holding lush dinner parties until the time of William's death.
At age 13, on 12 April 1944, Dorothy's father, William Gaurino Rosary Trignani died suddenly from complications of peritonitis from Appendicitis at a private physicians office in Ventnor City. It was on his 52nd birthday.
She attended St. Michael's School and was active socially. Her closest friend was Grace Rando Kelly. Later, at Atlantic City High School, she played basketball and had keen interests in beauty, fashion and friendships. In 1947, she traveled to Phoenix, Arizona with sister Florence and brother-in-law Edward. After attending classes in Phoenix, she returned to Atlantic City High School to finalize coursework. Until her marriage in 1951, she worked at M.E. Blatt Company's department store, in the accounting department.
At age 20, on 22 August 1951 she married Anthony Michael De Cesare, age 22, in Wilmington, Delaware. A civil service was held, which was later celebrated with a Catholic service in Atlantic City attended by friends and family. The Trignani family and De Cesare's of Burlington we're acquainted. A son, William Anthony De Cesare, was born on 12 November 1952 at the Atlantic City Hospital. A second son, Anthony Michael De Cesare was born 2 September 1956 in Somers Point at Shore Memorial Hospital.
The family relocated to Fresno, California, a place where her husband had spent several formative years as a teen. With employment advancement in the field of Insurance Adjusting in Mike's path at Brown Brothers Adjusters, the move from the Jersey Shore to the San Joaquin Valley was decided. There's an extensive De Cesare family representation in the area. Their son, Nicholas Anthony De Cesare was born 26 November 1957 at St. Agnes Hospital and the youngest child, Angela Marie De Cesare, arrived on 17 August 1961 at Fresno Community Hospital.
In 1963 the family relocated to Ventnor City, New Jersey where the De Cesare's had acquired the Trignani home on Baltimore Avenue. Mike continued his work in the Insurance Adjusting business with ownership in a private firm and had other business interests in the region. He also attempted election to the local political offices of County Commissioner and County Sherrif. The children attended school at St. James Parish, Ventnor City School and Atlantic City High School. In 1969, son William entered service with the United States Navy.
During these years Dorothy was involved in family life, social activities and volunteer work with the children's schools and the political campaigns of Mike's. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister and daughter. Many holidays and celebrations were held at the family homes. In 1974, the family decided to return to Fresno primarily for employment opportunities again at Brown Brothers. Soon after their arrival, Mike opened his independent adjusting agency for advancement and prosperity. Two homes were owned in Fresno during this time period, and the children studied at Wawona Junior High, Bullard High School, De Wolf High School, California State University Fresno and Fresno City College. Her son Nick joined the United States Coast Guard 20 October 75.
11 April 1978 her mother Angelina De Stefano Trignani passed peacefully in Miami Beach, Florida, of natural causes. She was buried at the Trignani plot, with her husband, at the Atlantic City Cemetary in Pleasantlville, New Jersey.
After many years of success and advancement, their decision to move to Sarasota Florida was made in 1988. The children were adults, Nick advanced his career as a renown expert of auto sound technology, William had moved to Ventnor City and started his career as a law enforcement officer, Anthony had become an insurance adjuster and Angela pursued art importation and operated a FEMA/NFIP subcontracting business with her father Mike. William and his wife Carol Lynn Porter had the first-born grandchild, a son, Joseph William De Cesare in 1984, Alicia De Cesare, Joe's younger sister was born in 1989. Nick and Gail Miller had a boy, Andrew De Cesare in 1990 and Angela delivered Cristina Marie De Cesare in 1991. Matthew De Cesare was born as Nick and Gail's youngest in 1997.
In Sarasota, Dorothy's waterfront home became a hub of family activity. Family members from both the Trignani and De Cesare sides visited frequently. A combination of retirement and business interests continued during this time. Dorothy's sister Florence Mary Di Stefano Simms née DiOrio died in Ocean City, New Jersey 30 October 1994. Dorothy and Mike's eldest child, William, passed away tragically on 24 June 1994 due to a fatal arrhythmia at home in Absecon, New Jersey. Dorothy's eldest sister died 8 May 2006 in San Diego, Florida. After Dorothy's death, on the 15 November 2015, her grandson Joseph William De Cesare died after a long struggle with Rhabdomyosarcoma since his diagnosis in 2009. Joe was 31.
A late-in-life divorce occurred and Dorothy continued living in Sarasota enjoying her home, visits from family and had a ongoing involvement at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Her daughter Angela and granddaughter Cristina also lived in Sarasota for some time, and shared many of her interests.
Dorothy loved a variety of pastimes through her life. She enjoyed the beach and swimming, reading novels, movie and Hollywood trivia, playing cards, making puzzles and travel. She was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and St. Martha and Incarnation catholic parish schools. Around the age of 50, she turned her earlier artistic interests to formal oil painting training by Fresnan Bob Frauenholtz. She produced quite a few pieces, though she chose not to show or sell her paintings, and continued her work late into her life. A lifelong love of baseball and the New York Yankees was close to her heart and with interests in Florida, she was able to be a regular at several baseball team spring training team events. Many players knew her, as did George Steinbrenner, Yogi Berra and Lou Piniella! The usually quiet lady we all knew would jump to life in the stadium stands cheering the teams on with great enthusiasm!
Dorothy is loved and missed by her family, friends and community.
Biography of Dorothy
Dorothy Renee Trignani was born on 15 August 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Miseracordia Hospital to parents Angelina DiStefano, age 34, and William Gaurino Rosary Trignani, age 39. The fifteenth of August is the Holy Day of Obligation to Commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She had two sisters, Anna Marie Trignani Pfeffer née Di Ciaca, age 17 and Florence Mary Trignani Simms née DiOrio was 10.
Dorothy was raised in the family home at 7 Brighton Avenue, Atlantic City. Her father was an accomplished men's tailor, operating Shepard's Tailoring Company at 1102 Walnut Street, in Philadelphia. He also contracted with the U.S. Navy producing World War II peacoats. The weeks at the shop were combined with a commute each weekend to the home in Atlantic City - a common practice at the time, by car or aboard the Atlantic City Railroad, later the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Angie was very involved with the details of raising her children, she also had many friends and relatives in Philadelphia and at the Jersey Shore. She had a sensible mind for business matters, which came in to good use after she became a widow when the home became a stylish boarding house. The family enjoyed their home, and the Trignani's were active entertainers holding lush dinner parties until the time of William's death.
At age 13, on 12 April 1944, Dorothy's father, William Gaurino Rosary Trignani died suddenly from complications of peritonitis from Appendicitis at a private physicians office in Ventnor City. It was on his 52nd birthday.
She attended St. Michael's School and was active socially. Her closest friend was Grace Rando Kelly. Later, at Atlantic City High School, she played basketball and had keen interests in beauty, fashion and friendships. In 1947, she traveled to Phoenix, Arizona with sister Florence and brother-in-law Edward. After attending classes in Phoenix, she returned to Atlantic City High School to finalize coursework. Until her marriage in 1951, she worked at M.E. Blatt Company's department store, in the accounting department.
At age 20, on 22 August 1951 she married Anthony Michael De Cesare, age 22, in Wilmington, Delaware. A civil service was held, which was later celebrated with a Catholic service in Atlantic City attended by friends and family. The Trignani family and De Cesare's of Burlington we're acquainted. A son, William Anthony De Cesare, was born on 12 November 1952 at the Atlantic City Hospital. A second son, Anthony Michael De Cesare was born 2 September 1956 in Somers Point at Shore Memorial Hospital.
The family relocated to Fresno, California, a place where her husband had spent several formative years as a teen. With employment advancement in the field of Insurance Adjusting in Mike's path at Brown Brothers Adjusters, the move from the Jersey Shore to the San Joaquin Valley was decided. There's an extensive De Cesare family representation in the area. Their son, Nicholas Anthony De Cesare was born 26 November 1957 at St. Agnes Hospital and the youngest child, Angela Marie De Cesare, arrived on 17 August 1961 at Fresno Community Hospital.
In 1963 the family relocated to Ventnor City, New Jersey where the De Cesare's had acquired the Trignani home on Baltimore Avenue. Mike continued his work in the Insurance Adjusting business with ownership in a private firm and had other business interests in the region. He also attempted election to the local political offices of County Commissioner and County Sherrif. The children attended school at St. James Parish, Ventnor City School and Atlantic City High School. In 1969, son William entered service with the United States Navy.
During these years Dorothy was involved in family life, social activities and volunteer work with the children's schools and the political campaigns of Mike's. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister and daughter. Many holidays and celebrations were held at the family homes. In 1974, the family decided to return to Fresno primarily for employment opportunities again at Brown Brothers. Soon after their arrival, Mike opened his independent adjusting agency for advancement and prosperity. Two homes were owned in Fresno during this time period, and the children studied at Wawona Junior High, Bullard High School, De Wolf High School, California State University Fresno and Fresno City College. Her son Nick joined the United States Coast Guard 20 October 75.
11 April 1978 her mother Angelina De Stefano Trignani passed peacefully in Miami Beach, Florida, of natural causes. She was buried at the Trignani plot, with her husband, at the Atlantic City Cemetary in Pleasantlville, New Jersey.
After many years of success and advancement, their decision to move to Sarasota Florida was made in 1988. The children were adults, Nick advanced his career as a renown expert of auto sound technology, William had moved to Ventnor City and started his career as a law enforcement officer, Anthony had become an insurance adjuster and Angela pursued art importation and operated a FEMA/NFIP subcontracting business with her father Mike. William and his wife Carol Lynn Porter had the first-born grandchild, a son, Joseph William De Cesare in 1984, Alicia De Cesare, Joe's younger sister was born in 1989. Nick and Gail Miller had a boy, Andrew De Cesare in 1990 and Angela delivered Cristina Marie De Cesare in 1991. Matthew De Cesare was born as Nick and Gail's youngest in 1997.
In Sarasota, Dorothy's waterfront home became a hub of family activity. Family members from both the Trignani and De Cesare sides visited frequently. A combination of retirement and business interests continued during this time. Dorothy's sister Florence Mary Di Stefano Simms née DiOrio died in Ocean City, New Jersey 30 October 1994. Dorothy and Mike's eldest child, William, passed away tragically on 24 June 1994 due to a fatal arrhythmia at home in Absecon, New Jersey. Dorothy's eldest sister died 8 May 2006 in San Diego, Florida. After Dorothy's death, on the 15 November 2015, her grandson Joseph William De Cesare died after a long struggle with Rhabdomyosarcoma since his diagnosis in 2009. Joe was 31.
A late-in-life divorce occurred and Dorothy continued living in Sarasota enjoying her home, visits from family and had a ongoing involvement at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Her daughter Angela and granddaughter Cristina also lived in Sarasota for some time, and shared many of her interests.
Dorothy loved a variety of pastimes through her life. She enjoyed the beach and swimming, reading novels, movie and Hollywood trivia, playing cards, making puzzles and travel. She was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and St. Martha and Incarnation catholic parish schools. Around the age of 50, she turned her earlier artistic interests to formal oil painting training by Fresnan Bob Frauenholtz. She produced quite a few pieces, though she chose not to show or sell her paintings, and continued her work late into her life. A lifelong love of baseball and the New York Yankees was close to her heart and with interests in Florida, she was able to be a regular at several baseball team spring training team events. Many players knew her, as did George Steinbrenner, Yogi Berra and Lou Piniella! The usually quiet lady we all knew would jump to life in the stadium stands cheering the teams on with great enthusiasm!
Dorothy is loved and missed by her family, friends and community.
Dorothy Renee Trignani née De Cesare passed Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The funeral Mass was held Saturday June 19, 2010 at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hammer officiated.
Biography of Dorothy
Dorothy Renee Trignani was born on 15 August 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Miseracordia Hospital to parents Angelina DiStefano, age 34, and William Gaurino Rosary Trignani, age 39. The fifteenth of August is the Holy Day of Obligation to Commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She had two sisters, Anna Marie Trignani Pfeffer née Di Ciaca, age 17 and Florence Mary Trignani Simms née DiOrio was 10.
Dorothy was raised in the family home at 7 Brighton Avenue, Atlantic City. Her father was an accomplished men's tailor, operating Shepard's Tailoring Company at 1102 Walnut Street, in Philadelphia. He also contracted with the U.S. Navy producing World War II peacoats. The weeks at the shop were combined with a commute each weekend to the home in Atlantic City - a common practice at the time, by car or aboard the Atlantic City Railroad, later the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Angie was very involved with the details of raising her children, she also had many friends and relatives in Philadelphia and at the Jersey Shore. She had a sensible mind for business matters, which came in to good use after she became a widow when the home became a stylish boarding house. The family enjoyed their home, and the Trignani's were active entertainers holding lush dinner parties until the time of William's death.
At age 13, on 12 April 1944, Dorothy's father, William Gaurino Rosary Trignani died suddenly from complications of peritonitis from Appendicitis at a private physicians office in Ventnor City. It was on his 52nd birthday.
She attended St. Michael's School and was active socially. Her closest friend was Grace Rando Kelly. Later, at Atlantic City High School, she played basketball and had keen interests in beauty, fashion and friendships. In 1947, she traveled to Phoenix, Arizona with sister Florence and brother-in-law Edward. After attending classes in Phoenix, she returned to Atlantic City High School to finalize coursework. Until her marriage in 1951, she worked at M.E. Blatt Company's department store, in the accounting department.
At age 20, on 22 August 1951 she married Anthony Michael De Cesare, age 22, in Wilmington, Delaware. A civil service was held, which was later celebrated with a Catholic service in Atlantic City attended by friends and family. The Trignani family and De Cesare's of Burlington we're acquainted. A son, William Anthony De Cesare, was born on 12 November 1952 at the Atlantic City Hospital. A second son, Anthony Michael De Cesare was born 2 September 1956 in Somers Point at Shore Memorial Hospital.
The family relocated to Fresno, California, a place where her husband had spent several formative years as a teen. With employment advancement in the field of Insurance Adjusting in Mike's path at Brown Brothers Adjusters, the move from the Jersey Shore to the San Joaquin Valley was decided. There's an extensive De Cesare family representation in the area. Their son, Nicholas Anthony De Cesare was born 26 November 1957 at St. Agnes Hospital and the youngest child, Angela Marie De Cesare, arrived on 17 August 1961 at Fresno Community Hospital.
In 1963 the family relocated to Ventnor City, New Jersey where the De Cesare's had acquired the Trignani home on Baltimore Avenue. Mike continued his work in the Insurance Adjusting business with ownership in a private firm and had other business interests in the region. He also attempted election to the local political offices of County Commissioner and County Sherrif. The children attended school at St. James Parish, Ventnor City School and Atlantic City High School. In 1969, son William entered service with the United States Navy.
During these years Dorothy was involved in family life, social activities and volunteer work with the children's schools and the political campaigns of Mike's. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister and daughter. Many holidays and celebrations were held at the family homes. In 1974, the family decided to return to Fresno primarily for employment opportunities again at Brown Brothers. Soon after their arrival, Mike opened his independent adjusting agency for advancement and prosperity. Two homes were owned in Fresno during this time period, and the children studied at Wawona Junior High, Bullard High School, De Wolf High School, California State University Fresno and Fresno City College. Her son Nick joined the United States Coast Guard 20 October 75.
11 April 1978 her mother Angelina De Stefano Trignani passed peacefully in Miami Beach, Florida, of natural causes. She was buried at the Trignani plot, with her husband, at the Atlantic City Cemetary in Pleasantlville, New Jersey.
After many years of success and advancement, their decision to move to Sarasota Florida was made in 1988. The children were adults, Nick advanced his career as a renown expert of auto sound technology, William had moved to Ventnor City and started his career as a law enforcement officer, Anthony had become an insurance adjuster and Angela pursued art importation and operated a FEMA/NFIP subcontracting business with her father Mike. William and his wife Carol Lynn Porter had the first-born grandchild, a son, Joseph William De Cesare in 1984, Alicia De Cesare, Joe's younger sister was born in 1989. Nick and Gail Miller had a boy, Andrew De Cesare in 1990 and Angela delivered Cristina Marie De Cesare in 1991. Matthew De Cesare was born as Nick and Gail's youngest in 1997.
In Sarasota, Dorothy's waterfront home became a hub of family activity. Family members from both the Trignani and De Cesare sides visited frequently. A combination of retirement and business interests continued during this time. Dorothy's sister Florence Mary Di Stefano Simms née DiOrio died in Ocean City, New Jersey 30 October 1994. Dorothy and Mike's eldest child, William, passed away tragically on 24 June 1994 due to a fatal arrhythmia at home in Absecon, New Jersey. Dorothy's eldest sister died 8 May 2006 in San Diego, Florida. After Dorothy's death, on the 15 November 2015, her grandson Joseph William De Cesare died after a long struggle with Rhabdomyosarcoma since his diagnosis in 2009. Joe was 31.
A late-in-life divorce occurred and Dorothy continued living in Sarasota enjoying her home, visits from family and had a ongoing involvement at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Her daughter Angela and granddaughter Cristina also lived in Sarasota for some time, and shared many of her interests.
Dorothy loved a variety of pastimes through her life. She enjoyed the beach and swimming, reading novels, movie and Hollywood trivia, playing cards, making puzzles and travel. She was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and St. Martha and Incarnation catholic parish schools. Around the age of 50, she turned her earlier artistic interests to formal oil painting training by Fresnan Bob Frauenholtz. She produced quite a few pieces, though she chose not to show or sell her paintings, and continued her work late into her life. A lifelong love of baseball and the New York Yankees was close to her heart and with interests in Florida, she was able to be a regular at several baseball team spring training team events. Many players knew her, as did George Steinbrenner, Yogi Berra and Lou Piniella! The usually quiet lady we all knew would jump to life in the stadium stands cheering the teams on with great enthusiasm!
Dorothy is loved and missed by her family, friends and community.
Biography of Dorothy
Dorothy Renee Trignani was born on 15 August 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Miseracordia Hospital to parents Angelina DiStefano, age 34, and William Gaurino Rosary Trignani, age 39. The fifteenth of August is the Holy Day of Obligation to Commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She had two sisters, Anna Marie Trignani Pfeffer née Di Ciaca, age 17 and Florence Mary Trignani Simms née DiOrio was 10.
Dorothy was raised in the family home at 7 Brighton Avenue, Atlantic City. Her father was an accomplished men's tailor, operating Shepard's Tailoring Company at 1102 Walnut Street, in Philadelphia. He also contracted with the U.S. Navy producing World War II peacoats. The weeks at the shop were combined with a commute each weekend to the home in Atlantic City - a common practice at the time, by car or aboard the Atlantic City Railroad, later the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Angie was very involved with the details of raising her children, she also had many friends and relatives in Philadelphia and at the Jersey Shore. She had a sensible mind for business matters, which came in to good use after she became a widow when the home became a stylish boarding house. The family enjoyed their home, and the Trignani's were active entertainers holding lush dinner parties until the time of William's death.
At age 13, on 12 April 1944, Dorothy's father, William Gaurino Rosary Trignani died suddenly from complications of peritonitis from Appendicitis at a private physicians office in Ventnor City. It was on his 52nd birthday.
She attended St. Michael's School and was active socially. Her closest friend was Grace Rando Kelly. Later, at Atlantic City High School, she played basketball and had keen interests in beauty, fashion and friendships. In 1947, she traveled to Phoenix, Arizona with sister Florence and brother-in-law Edward. After attending classes in Phoenix, she returned to Atlantic City High School to finalize coursework. Until her marriage in 1951, she worked at M.E. Blatt Company's department store, in the accounting department.
At age 20, on 22 August 1951 she married Anthony Michael De Cesare, age 22, in Wilmington, Delaware. A civil service was held, which was later celebrated with a Catholic service in Atlantic City attended by friends and family. The Trignani family and De Cesare's of Burlington we're acquainted. A son, William Anthony De Cesare, was born on 12 November 1952 at the Atlantic City Hospital. A second son, Anthony Michael De Cesare was born 2 September 1956 in Somers Point at Shore Memorial Hospital.
The family relocated to Fresno, California, a place where her husband had spent several formative years as a teen. With employment advancement in the field of Insurance Adjusting in Mike's path at Brown Brothers Adjusters, the move from the Jersey Shore to the San Joaquin Valley was decided. There's an extensive De Cesare family representation in the area. Their son, Nicholas Anthony De Cesare was born 26 November 1957 at St. Agnes Hospital and the youngest child, Angela Marie De Cesare, arrived on 17 August 1961 at Fresno Community Hospital.
In 1963 the family relocated to Ventnor City, New Jersey where the De Cesare's had acquired the Trignani home on Baltimore Avenue. Mike continued his work in the Insurance Adjusting business with ownership in a private firm and had other business interests in the region. He also attempted election to the local political offices of County Commissioner and County Sherrif. The children attended school at St. James Parish, Ventnor City School and Atlantic City High School. In 1969, son William entered service with the United States Navy.
During these years Dorothy was involved in family life, social activities and volunteer work with the children's schools and the political campaigns of Mike's. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister and daughter. Many holidays and celebrations were held at the family homes. In 1974, the family decided to return to Fresno primarily for employment opportunities again at Brown Brothers. Soon after their arrival, Mike opened his independent adjusting agency for advancement and prosperity. Two homes were owned in Fresno during this time period, and the children studied at Wawona Junior High, Bullard High School, De Wolf High School, California State University Fresno and Fresno City College. Her son Nick joined the United States Coast Guard 20 October 75.
11 April 1978 her mother Angelina De Stefano Trignani passed peacefully in Miami Beach, Florida, of natural causes. She was buried at the Trignani plot, with her husband, at the Atlantic City Cemetary in Pleasantlville, New Jersey.
After many years of success and advancement, their decision to move to Sarasota Florida was made in 1988. The children were adults, Nick advanced his career as a renown expert of auto sound technology, William had moved to Ventnor City and started his career as a law enforcement officer, Anthony had become an insurance adjuster and Angela pursued art importation and operated a FEMA/NFIP subcontracting business with her father Mike. William and his wife Carol Lynn Porter had the first-born grandchild, a son, Joseph William De Cesare in 1984, Alicia De Cesare, Joe's younger sister was born in 1989. Nick and Gail Miller had a boy, Andrew De Cesare in 1990 and Angela delivered Cristina Marie De Cesare in 1991. Matthew De Cesare was born as Nick and Gail's youngest in 1997.
In Sarasota, Dorothy's waterfront home became a hub of family activity. Family members from both the Trignani and De Cesare sides visited frequently. A combination of retirement and business interests continued during this time. Dorothy's sister Florence Mary Di Stefano Simms née DiOrio died in Ocean City, New Jersey 30 October 1994. Dorothy and Mike's eldest child, William, passed away tragically on 24 June 1994 due to a fatal arrhythmia at home in Absecon, New Jersey. Dorothy's eldest sister died 8 May 2006 in San Diego, Florida. After Dorothy's death, on the 15 November 2015, her grandson Joseph William De Cesare died after a long struggle with Rhabdomyosarcoma since his diagnosis in 2009. Joe was 31.
A late-in-life divorce occurred and Dorothy continued living in Sarasota enjoying her home, visits from family and had a ongoing involvement at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Her daughter Angela and granddaughter Cristina also lived in Sarasota for some time, and shared many of her interests.
Dorothy loved a variety of pastimes through her life. She enjoyed the beach and swimming, reading novels, movie and Hollywood trivia, playing cards, making puzzles and travel. She was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and St. Martha and Incarnation catholic parish schools. Around the age of 50, she turned her earlier artistic interests to formal oil painting training by Fresnan Bob Frauenholtz. She produced quite a few pieces, though she chose not to show or sell her paintings, and continued her work late into her life. A lifelong love of baseball and the New York Yankees was close to her heart and with interests in Florida, she was able to be a regular at several baseball team spring training team events. Many players knew her, as did George Steinbrenner, Yogi Berra and Lou Piniella! The usually quiet lady we all knew would jump to life in the stadium stands cheering the teams on with great enthusiasm!
Dorothy is loved and missed by her family, friends and community.
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