William Augustus “Gus” Dorsey celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends Saturday at Union Baptist Church in Greenburgh. Gus was born Feb8, 1920 in Baltimore, Md., and was brought to Greenburgh/White Plains as a youth. He was educated in the Greenburgh School District.
After graduating high school, Gus joined CCC Camp in 1937 for one year and later enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1942, serving until 1946. During his time in the U.S. Army, he served in the South Pacific and was a member of the 93rd Division Blue Helmet Unit. He was discharged from the military with a Good Conduct Medal and Medical Cross for Service.
Mr. Dorsey was employed as a licensed practical nurse for Grasslands Hospital (Westchester Medical Center) in the psychiatric and forensic units for 37 years, from 1948 to 1984. He also worked as a chef and small business owner in Briarcliff, and as a brick mason in the construction business, and performed other handyman jobs. He was a founder of The 15 Charity Men of Greenburgh, a non-profit organization, where he served as president for two years, as well as treasurer and secretary.
Mr. Dorsey’s greatest enjoyment was and is cooking and singing. A member of Union Baptist Church in Greenburgh for more than 35 years, he served in the food service ministry for many years, sharing his culinary skills. He also sang in the church choir. He regularly attends Sunday worship service.
Gus is the proud father of three adult children, Bruce and Stephen Marable and the Rev. Cynthia Dorsey; grandfather to two, whom he cherishes; and great-grandfather to many more.
The recent festive evening concluded with a “Happy Birthday” serenade, and certificates and proclamations from Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and the Town Council, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin, and the New York State Senate.
