Ronald G. Dorken Sr., 73- passed away peacefully at this home on Saturday April 4, 2009- beloved husband and high school sweetheart for 54 years to Harriet B. nee Kurzawa- loving Dad of Ronald Jr. (Cyndy), Debra (Michael) Gibbons, Diana (Frank) Barracca- Deirdre (Edward) Maggio and the late Rodney- cherished grandpa of Alyson, Zachary and Risa Dorken, Sarah, late Michael Jr. and the late Justin Gibbons, Nicole, Lauren, Ashley and Rachel Barracca and Kyle Maggio- proud great-papa of Madison Ann Maloney- dearest brother of Donna Larkin- devoted son of the late Leonard and the late Sophie Dorken and son-in-law of the late Frank and the late Bernice Kurzawa- dear uncle and brother-in-law to many and a friend to all.b Mr. Dorken was a dedicated employee of Nabisco for 35 years.
He was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran and was a member of the VFW Post #2791, American Legion Post #0991 and AM Vets Post #0192. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Little Co. of Mary Hospice Program (708-229-4663) or St. Jude (800-805-5856 or www.stjude.org)