Brad Adam Dorsey passed away on June 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving and devoted family at the age of 35. He was born in Metairie at Lakeside Hospital on July 30, 1984 and is survived by his loving and devoted parents Lee Clemmer Dorsey and Gayle Jochim Dorsey.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of nine years, Danielle Casey Dorsey, and his adoring and loving children Colin Jason Dorsey and Hailey Casey Dorsey; Sister Jennifer Dorsey Hitchcock; Brother-in-law Phillip Bouldin Hitchcock; Nephew and Godson Bouldin Lee Hitchcock; Father-in-law Robert E. Casey; Mother-in-law Beverly B. Casey; Sister-in-Law Katie N. Casey (Jonathan); Sister-in-law Christie Kinnison (Kris); Brother-in-law Chad Santoro and loving Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Grandparents George P. Dorsey and Marie Louise Clemmer Dorsey and Adam Frank Jochim and Elaine Clarke Jochim. He was also preceded in death by his Uncle, Philip J. Dorsey: Aunt, Moira Collins Dorsey: Godfather, Philip Charles Spangenberg; and devoted friends, Jason Whittle and Aaron Babst.
Brad met and married his soulmate, Danielle, on April 2, 2011 and was blessed with his greatest gifts, Colin and Hailey. He was a devoted husband and father. He resided in Lakeview and was a member of St. Dominic’s Parish where his children attend school as well as a member of the St. Dominic’s Men’s Club.
He attended Kehoe-France Academy, Brother Martin High School, and graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Business Management. At LSU, he was a member of Acacia Fraternity where he served as Senior Dean/Vice President.
Brad was an avid lover of the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing in Shell Beach and surrounding areas along the Gulf Coast. He also enjoyed water skiing, jet skiing and golfing. He and his family particularly enjoyed weekends with the kids at the Station, the Dorsey family retreat located in Folsom, LA. One of his favorite activities was snow skiing trips with his family to Colorado and later with close friends and LSU and Acacia Fraternity alumni.
His other passion was the New Orleans Saints where he was a devoted ticket holder for the past eighteen years. His love of the Saints began as a young boy as he spent countless hours watching and analyzing weekly games with his Grandfather, Adam Jochim, another life long ticket holder. Brad’s tickets will live on through his son, Colin, already an avid Saints fan.
Brad was employed by James Hardie Building Products for almost ten years as a Regional Account Manager, a natural fit for him, where he developed lasting relationships and associations with a myriad of clients that included builders, suppliers, developers, etc. A heartfelt recognition is due to his team of colleagues for their unwavering support and assistance over the years as he fought through his illness, especially The Gulf Team, namely, Martin Taggart, Chris Southall, Russell Mistich and Chris Oswald and so many other wonderful Hardie employees who never gave up on him.
Brad’s life was taken from us after a four and a half year courageous battle with brain cancer during which time he never complained about the rigors of his treatment. Rather, he took it upon himself to make his situation easy on everyone else. He is a true hero.
Brad’s enduring legacy that he leaves us with is his unwavering compassion and caring for those in need and unending loyalty to friends, associates, and family members. He was the best friend you could ever have the privilege to know, and in return, the outpouring of love and support towards him as he fought his illness with unfathomable courage and bravery is beyond compare. Special thanks to everyone too numerous to even begin to recognize who supported him and his family with donations, unending meals, gift cards, fundraisers, and most of all the time spent just being with him during this difficult time. Your love of Brad will never be forgotten.
The family wishes to thank the team of doctors and researchers who provided treatment and surgery at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Special recognition to Dr. Mark Gilbert, Dr. Anne Leeper, Dr. Zaghloul and Dr. Wu. Also special recognition to Dr. Aaron Mammoser with the Culicchia Neurological team at West Jefferson Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Cancer Institute at cancer.gov, and St. Dominic Church in his memory.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. The Funeral Mass and interment in Metairie Cemetery will be private.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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