In Memoriam: Former Longtime Fair Havenite, 64-Year Fire Company Life Member, Actor, Broadcaster, Tom Dorick, 86

Sixty-four-year Fair Haven Fire Department member and former longtime Fair Havenite, actor, voice-over artist and radio broadcaster, Tom Dorick, more recently of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 9. He was 86.

“The (Fair Haven Fire Department’s) Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of 64-year member Thomas Dorick. Tom was 1983 captain of the Fire Police (and a life member),” a post from the fire company said. “In addition to dedicated and countless hours as a volunteer at emergencies, the fair and FHFD softball /mud football games, Tom was a professional radio broadcaster. He can be seen and heard (as well as town historian Tim McMahon) narrating FHFD’s 100th poignant anniversary video. New to town? Check out the video — a great way to learn about Fair Haven’a history, and Tom’s voice and love for the Fire Company is a perfect legacy for all of us.”

Tom’s obituary, prepared by family via Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations …

Born on May 26, 1939, in Red Bank, New Jersey, Tom was the son of Louis M. and Elsie Dorick.

Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and later dedicated his time as a volunteer firefighter with the Fair Haven Fire Department in New Jersey.

A man of many talents, Tom enjoyed a fulfilling career as a radio broadcaster and actor. His passion for the arts led him to roles in television series, commercials, and Broadway productions, including a performance in the beloved 1947 Lerner and Loewe musical, Brigadoon.

After retiring in 1997, Tom relocated to The Villages, FL, where he embraced an active lifestyle filled with softball games and rounds of golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lewis Dorick.

Tom is lovingly remembered by: his daughter, Kristen Keating and her husband, Chris; and his cherished grandchildren, Olivia, Isabelle, and Cole Thomas.