Francis "Sonny" M. Dorish Jr.
September 02, 1944 - November 23, 2025
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Francis "Sonny" M. Dorish Jr.
September 02, 1944 - November 23, 2025
Obituary
Francis (Sonny) Michael Dorish, Jr went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23 after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cheryl K Dorish, his four daughters, Kathy Dorish; Beth Aloi (Frank), Kenna Joyce (Rob), Stephanie Harris (Billy) and three grandchildren; Trevor, Jonathan and Joanna; his sister Frannie Schakel of West Point and his brother Andy Dorish of Mechanicsville. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary Dorish and his sister Mary Ann Hooper. An avid golfer, Sonny turned down the opportunity to turn pro and volunteered to serve in the US Air Force later serving in the Virginia Air National Guard. In 1974 he joined the Virginia State Police where he took pride in protecting the community as a State Trooper for 23 years until his retirement in 1997.
A visitation and funeral service for Sonny will be held November 29, 2025, at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 with the visitation beginning at 1:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM. The internment at Amelia Veteran’s Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Toys for Tots or a charity of your choice.
Visitation
- Date & Time: November 29, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: November 29, 2025 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Interment
- Venue: Private Venue
5 responses to Francis "Sonny" M. Dorish Jr.
Beth Aloi says:
November 25, 2025
I love you daddy❤️
Diane kelley says:
November 28, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the family Great dad will always live in our hearts
George Cranford, MSgt, USAF (Ret) says:
November 26, 2025
Sonny was a fine State Police officer, a very good friend and Knight! who was a compassionate person who cared for the widows in our council., especially at Christmas with his Poinsettia project. Sonny and I shared many Air Force stories, something we both had in common. I will miss him at the tables we sat around. The good Lord will certainly bless his soul and family in their hour of sorrow! Rest in peace, my friend
Bill Spruill says:
November 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Spent many years together in the Virginia Air National Guard.
Bill Spruill
J. A. Faulkner, Jr. says:
November 27, 2025
Sonny was a very good friend, and someone who was always there to help out any way he could. Sonny and I worked together as Troopers with the Virginia State Police in Chesterfield,(Area 6), and we also served together with the Virginia Air National Guard. I will always remember the many conversations we had, and never forget his assistance one night many years ago, when we were Troopers. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.