Obituary of Dorothy Evans

Dorothy Clare Evans, of Moriches, NY passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, New Hyde Park, NY. She was born on March 5, 1931 in Woodhaven Queens, NY. The third of four daughters, she was born to Margaret Scott and Frederick William Lingen. A scholar and active member of the theater club, she graduated as Salutatorian of Dominican Commercial High School, class of 1949. After graduating, Dorothy worked at Socony Vacuum in New York City. A few years later, during a church outing, she met the love of her life: John Byron Evans, a Navy veteran of the Pacific Theater in WWII. They were married May 9, 1953 at St. Sylvester’s Church in Woodhaven. Dorothy and John lived first in Valley Stream, NY where they raised their four children before moving to Northport, NY in 1966. Dorothy worked as an administrative assistant for Pharma-Tek for several years. She was a devout Catholic and communicant of St. Phillip Neri in Northport, NY. She and her husband then moved to Moriches, NY in 1992 after John's retirement. From there, they enjoyed several trips abroad and cruises, and playing bocce ball. Dorothy is predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Mosemen, and her husband, who died March 2, 2020. She is survived by her four children: William (Kathy) of Franklin Square, NY, Doreen of Lynn, MA, Brian of Middle Island, NY, and John (Mary) of Malta Ridge, NY, and her grandchildren: Sarah (Colin) of Allentown, PA, Byron of Albany, NY, Peter of Binghamton, NY, and Zuzu of Malta Ridge, NY. She also leaves behind two sisters, Peg (Mike) of Oyster Bay, NY and Maureen (Hilary) of St James, NY, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A wake will be held at Park Funeral Chapels, Garden City Park, on Wednesday October 12, 2022 from 4 pm to 7 pm. A short funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial service will be at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River, NY at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or your preferred charity.