Cass and Bill Dornisch, Jr.

Kathleen and Beth, Grandmom and Grandpop relaxing.

Wow!! I was there. What a great day!! Bill Dornisch, Jr and his beautiful bride were married on 11/22/1952. Of course, the date of 11/22 was also Bill's birthday. The year of his birth was 1929. Cass was born on April 15. Can you believe they would be celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary this November. Cass and Bill had 3 great kids; William III, 12/14/54, Kathleen, 5/20/58 and Beth 12/12/62. Of course, we all know that Kathleen went to be with her mom and dad on 9/1/11.

This is a great picture. They look like something out of "Entertainment Tonight". The young lady was from West Phila. and the young man from North Phila. How they met we will leave up to their kids to enlighten us. Oh wait a minute, did they meet while both worked for the Phila. Gas company?  Of course, Bill had enlisted in the USAF and then came out to enter the seminary in Phila. Shortly after the seminary came the wedding. After Billy was born the family went to Fla. Both Kathleen and Beth were born in Fla. Shortly thereafter the Senior Bill & Cass moved to Fla. also. Rumor had it they were trying to get away from Uncles Jack and Paul since they took Aunt Joann with them. After some years in Fla. the family moved to Arizona. More later. Thanks to Beth, Uncle Bill Bannon and Uncle Bob for the pictures. We are now less than 10 months from our arrival in Myrtle Beach. My family has a separate savings account and we all send money periodically to the account in preparation What are your plans? Don't let it sneak up on you. Please leave a comment. That's how we'll all get to know something about each of you.

The shoes are back in style

Two Tough Hombres

Da Girls in front of 2726 N. Garnet

WE REMEMBER KATHLEEN

It is with much sadness we learned of the death of Kathleen Dornisch on 9/1/11. Her death was sudden and, although not totally unexpected, shocking. You don't expect anyone to pass away at the age of 53. That is far too young. Kathy was the daughter of Cass & Bill Dornisch, Jr. She was born on 5/20/1958 and was a perfect Month of May baby. Her home was in St. Petersburg, Fl for most of her life. Kathy is the sister of Bill Dornisch, Jr and Beth Dornisch McNees and they loved her. She was our Niece and Uncles Bob, Paul and Aunt Joann loved her. She was cousin to many of our children and they loved her. And she now has many more 2nd cousins who loved her also. Was she perfect? Not by a long shot. But let me ask: Are we perfect? She made her mistakes as we all have. It is a strength of this family that we have "stuck" together thru good times and bad, thru happy times and sad. This is a very sad time for us but we will come thru it stronger. If you were considering NOT coming to the reunion, please reconsider. We want to see each and everyone of you there. We have lost Grandmom and Grandpop; Uncle Bill and Aunt Cass, and now their daughter Kathleen; Uncle Jack left us 11 years ago next month. Kathleen will be welcomed by all of them. "MAY THE SOULS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE. AMEN!"