Harriet "Pat" Dorsey

December 14, 2023

CHARLOTTE – Harriet Patricia Valarie Morello “Pat” Dorsey, 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Pat was born January 14, 1938, in Hartford, CT to the late Joseph Michael Morello and Harriet Mary Panas Morello and was the sister of Christina Morello.  She married James J. Dorsey in 1958 and had five girls: Valarie, Patricia, Elizabeth, Theresa, and Jeanmarie. Now there are eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. James was in the Army for 20 years, so she moved many times. Pat saw Berlin, Rome, Paris, London, Moscow, and a lot of the USA. She learned to fly and scuba dive. Before coming to Charlotte and Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church parish, she was a member of Good Shepherd parish on Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. 

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Michael Nagle

    Jim, so sorry to hear that Pat passes away - I heard the day after I got your Christmas Card and so I said Mass for her right away.
    God Bless
    Fr Mike

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  • Michelle Kasak

    I am just now hearing about the loss of Pat. She was a member of my book club and avid reader. She has not been able to attend our meetings for a while now and I have missed her colorful stories about her past life. She did lots of traveling in her lifetime and had lots of great memories which she enjoyed sharing with our book club - she should have written a book about her life and travels. To her family I am so sorry for your loss. She was a special lady and will be missed.

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  • Pastor Paul & Donna Hylton- Shiloh Christian Church

    To the Dorsey Family, we the members of Shiloh Christian Church of Middletown, Connecticut, would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family. Harriet was a very special lady that was filled with energy and life. She was always smiling and always cheerful. She will always be remembered for the special person that she was. Our prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. May the Lord bless and comfort you all. “His Grace is Sufficient “

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  • Derrick and Danette Morrison

    Theresa we're so sorry for your loss and will keep you and the family in our prayers. Love you!

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  • jill viselli

    Much love and many prayers are sent to the family!!!! Your mom/wife/grandma was instrumental in my own faith journey, walking the talk of “loving God and loving others.” She took me to a revival at your church in NoVa as well as to many a Sunday mass. Her acceptance of me in my messy high school and early college years was so meaningful especially since my own mother had left me. She was charming and lovable, sharing stories of healthy family life and marriage that this hungry soul still cherishes. She is a treasure to me and deeply loved!! Praying for each and all of your comfort (Matt 5:8).

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  • Cathy and Tim Shaffer

    “Mom” Dorsey ;you, your laughter will so be missed. Loved being loved by Terry Ann’s Mom as we grew up. I remember Tim and I’s wknd at the Martha’s Vineyard home. So many wonderful memories and laughs. May God bless you Terry Ann , Dad and all the family as you mourn the loss but celebrate the amazing life lived. Love you all

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