DOLCE, JOSEPH DOMENICK Visitation for Dr. Joseph
Domenick Dolce, age 82, will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at
Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham from 5pm to 8pm. A memorial
service will be held at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham
at 11am with a visitation starting at 10am on Wednesday, January 18,
2012. Dr. Dolce was born May 28, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York and passed
away on January 14, 2012. He is survived by his wife Judith Dolce and
his sons, Dr. Jeffrey J. Dolce (Mary Jane); Stephen P. Dolce (Maria);
grandsons, Nicholas, David (Partner Francine Salas and daughter Lanie),
Andrew, and Joseph; brother Robert H. Dolce (Doris); and nieces and
nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Lily Dolce
and his brother Frank E. Dolce from Burlington, NJ. Dr. Dolce attended
Burlington High School in NJ; University of Alabama; Harvard Medical/
Dental school; and Alabama School of Dentistry. He served as a Captain
and Dentist in the United States Air Force then practiced dentistry in
Birmingham for 50 years. He was actively involved in the School of
Dentistry and had a lifetime fellowship in the Academy of General
Dentistry. He was an active member in the American Dental Association
and the Society for Advanced Dentistry. He was a devoted and loving
husband, father, and grandfather. He was a generous and gracious friend
to many, and also had a deep desire for knowledge and a passion for
life. Among his many interests were his love for sailing, horses, sports
cars, classical music, and photography. But his greatest passion was
flying. Dr. Dolce flew for Angel Wings Transport. He was a member of
AOPA, and the Quiet Birdman Association, as well as a pilot, flight
instructor, and instrument flight instructor. Throughout his life he
enjoyed the company of many dogs and was a member of the Birmingham
Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club, the English Setter Kennel Club of
America, and Great Dane Kennel Club of America. He was greatly loved
and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Hospice Advantage of Birmingham or the Alabama Alzheimer's Association .
JOHN ORR EULOGY BY DR. ROCKLIN ALLING
Johnny Orr is finally at rest-on a cold winter's night at the beginning
of a new year. Yes, he is at peace after a brief but courageous battle
with cancer. As throughout his life, whether it be on the golf course,
at the lake, in the woods, sitting in the Alabama stands or dealing
with life's challenges, Johnny competed valiantly , with great passion
and much success. And, the end came too soon.
When we think of
Johnny we remember the infectious smile, constant chuckle and a kind but
often rapier wit. We also think of his pure dental heritage that the
Orr family has come to mean-for literally, generations. He was the
third generation dentist practicing primarily in the Fairfield area-a
proud tradition and testimony to service to others.
Johnny was
only 58 but lived a full rich live-not only making dental and real
smiles, but enjoying the various avenues of life's adventures -- but,
most importantly, loving and enjoying his family. His 34 year marriage
to the love of his life, Susie, produced three wonderful children that
any parent would be proud. His oldest daughter, Elizabeth is married
and is the art director of a magazine in Nashville, while middle
daughter Mary looks forward to a career in pediatrics after she
graduates from UAB Medical School. And, John Robert, imbued with the
Orr Dental DNA, hopes to enter dental school.
Yes, life is too
short for all of us, especially Johnny. We pause offering up prayers
for this family while we remember Johnny's laugh, smile and legacy. A
legacy of unconditional love for friends and family.
May God Bless the Memory of Johnny Orr.
ORR, III, DR. JOHN ROBERT Known
to friends and family as "Johnny", passed away the evening of Tues.,
January 3 after battling lung cancer for five months. He was born
October 17, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was married to Susan Louise
Haberstroh on July 30, 1977. He attended the University of Alabama
('75), majored in Biology and Chemistry, and went on to dental ('79) and
orthodontic school at UAB ('81). He had a thriving orthodontics
practice in Fairfield, Alabama for 29 years, also working in offices in
Tuscaloosa and Irondale. Surviving are his wife, Susan Orr, his three
children, Elizabeth Orr Jones (Lee), Mary Orr, John Orr and his two
sisters, Ginny Green (Mike) and Marie Toffel (Randy) and a large
extended family. He is predeceased by his parents, Mary Stone Orr and
John Robert Orr Jr. He was a member of the Southern Society of
Orthodontists, the AAO, the Exchange Club, ADA, Alabama Dental Society,
and numerous other organizations. He was an active member of the
Mountaintop Community Church Brannon small group. Johnny will be
remembered for his love of golf, Alabama football, fishing, turkey
hunting and all lake activities. He grilled a mean steak and barbeque
and had a sharp wit, laughing with ease. The funeral will be held at
Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124,
at 12 p.m. Friday, January 6. Visitation begins at 10:30am. Donations
can be made in his name to The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention
of Child Abuse (2300 10th Court South Birmingham, AL 35205). The family
would like to thank all the wonderful family and friends who have sent
prayers and love in this difficult time.
ANDREWS, JR., WALTER CULBRETH age
88, a resident of Destin, FL and formally of Birmingham, passed away
Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was born in Ozark, AL and graduated from
Ozark High School. He served in the 1st Division U.S. Marine Corps
during World War II. He graduated from the University of Alabama Dental
School (UAB) in 1951, receiving the very first diploma given. He was a
member of Mt. Brook Baptist Church. Dr. Andrews was preceded in death by
his wife, Lucille Andrews. He is survived by his children, Walter C.
Andrews, III (Denise), Dr. George Andrews (Kathy), Susan Livolsi (Jack),
and Sally Sharp (Allen); grandchildren, Walter C. Andrews IV, Dr.
George Andrews, Jr., Bill Andrews, Jennifer Liles, Charlie Andrews,
Sarah Kathryn Sharp, Anna Leigh Sharp, and David Livolsi; and nine great
grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service held for the
family at Elmwood Cemetery. A memorial services will be held at Mt.
Brook Baptist Church at 12:30 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011. In lieu
of flowers, donations maybe made to Mt. Brook Baptist Church.
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